By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Dec. 20 (CNS Canada) – Number 2 Laird lentils are currently topping out at about 64 cents per pound in Western Canada, while red lentils are bid up to 32.5 cents per pound, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data.
While pulse prices remain strong overall in Western Canada, some classes are starting to slip with both Eston and Richlea lentils seeing declines at the top end in recent days.
Green pea prices range from C$8.00 to as high as C$9.50 per bushel in Western Canada. Yellow peas range from C$7.65 to C$9.00 per bushel.
Large calibre (10mm) kabuli chickpeas are currently seeing prices top out at 70 cents per pound in Western Canada, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data.