Reading Time: 2 minutes CNSC / A good year has allowed Prairie producers to replenish forage supplies. “For the most part, yields were average to above average,” said Daphne Cruise, regional crops specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture. “It looks like we’re still fairly average in terms of quality.” Alfalfa and alfalfa/brome hay, which make up the majority of forage crops […] Read more
Feed supply looks good heading into winter
Prairie mustard outlook — high yields and stable price prospects
Reading Time: 2 minutes CNSC / High yields and good prices are making for a good season for Prairie mustard growers. “Prices in the spot market have stayed in the 38- (Canadian) cent area for yellow and brown mustard, so I think that indicates that by no means have we got a lot of extra mustard out there,” said […] Read more
Lethbridge barley still in narrow trading range
Lethbridge barley prices have remained in a narrow trading range for most of November, and it’s expected the current range of $180-$185 per tonne will likely continue in the near term. “We’ve been seeing Lethbridge barley remain relatively steady,” said Jim Beusekom, grain broker at MarketPlace Commodities at Lethbridge, noting prices declined heavily earlier in […] Read more
Mustard spot prices seen steady into 2014
Western Canadian spot prices for mustard are seen remaining quiet, but strong, and current prices aren’t expected to make any major moves higher or lower in the near-term. As of Monday (Nov. 25), Prairie Ag Hotwire has yellow mustard valued at 37 to 38 cents per pound, brown at 36 to 37 cents and oriental […] Read more
Pork prices post seasonal declines, but remain strong
Seasonal trends have led to the expected decline in Canadian hog prices, but Perry Mohr says the market is still stronger than the previous year. “Prices have slid considerably the last little while,” said Mohr, general manager for H@ms Marketing Services at Headingly, Man., noting they usually decline in the fourth quarter. “This year it’s […] Read more
Strong global demand for Canada’s flax stabilizes prices
Western Canadian flax prices are seen to have stabilized post-harvest amid continued strong export demand from the U.S. and China, with a poor Black Sea-region crop likely leading to increased exports to Europe. As of Thursday (Nov. 21), Prairie Ag Hotwire had FOB farm flax priced at C$13.25 to C$13.75 per bushel, up from C$12.50 […] Read more
Chickpea market quiet amid large global supplies
Post-harvest movement of Prairie chickpeas are reported to be slow, as ample supplies of the product around the world have led to weak prices. “It’s a very quiet market as demand is slow,” said Bobby Leavins, operations manager for Rayglen Commodities in Saskatoon. “We just haven’t moved very many chickpeas at all out of Canada. […] Read more
Green peas unlikely to remain up at $12
Western Canadian green peas have been valued at $12 per bushel or higher for over a month now, but Shawn Madsen says he’s unsure if the strength seen in prices will continue into the winter. “The trade generally thinks this is pretty expensive on green peas,” said Madsen, operations manager for Southland Pulse in Estevan, […] Read more
Yields good, but canary seed prices follow general downtrend
Reading Time: 2 minutes Despite harvest nearing an end, canary seed prices continue to downtrend due to reports of huge yields across Saskatchewan, however, Kevin Hursh, executive director for the Canaryseed Development Commission of Saskatchewan, said prices still compare favourably versus other crops. As of Oct. 17, Prairie Ag Hotwire had f.o.b. farm canary seed at 23 to 24 […] Read more
Canary seed prices expected to remain steady into winter
Canadian canary seed prices are seen as having stabilized with the completion of harvest. Kevin Hursh, executive director for the Canaryseed Development Commission of Saskatchewan, said prices will likely continue to stay in their current range well into the winter. “Prices have been very stable,” he said, noting prices will likely remain in the 23 […] Read more
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