By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 6 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, June 6. – Prices for kabuli chickpeas in Mexico and India have risen sharply, according to a report by Pulse Alberta. That increase has resulted in higher prices for Canadian […] Read more
Pulses: India rethinks rice paddies as pulse prices surge
Pulses: Canadian lentil quality questioned
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 3 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Friday, June 3. – Canada exported 32,100 tonnes of peas during the week ended May 29, according to the latest Canadian Grain Commission data. Total pea exports during the 2015/16 crop-year-to-date, […] Read more
Pulses: Manitoba edible beans off to good start
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 2 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, June 2. – The majority of edible beans are seeded in Manitoba, and off to a good start, according to a report from Manitoba Pulse Growers. However, rainfall has caused […] Read more
Pulses: India to raise minimum support prices
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 1 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, June 1. – India’s government is raising the minimum support price (MSP) for kharif season crops, including pulses, announced the country’s agriculture minister. The increase will be ‘above expectations’ according […] Read more
Pulses: India monsoon season set to begin soon
By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, May 31 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday, May 31. – India’s annual south-west monsoon is set to begin over the next week, with official forecasts from the country pegging the onset at somewhere between June 3 to […] Read more
Pulses: Caspian Sea region could eventually see more exports
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, May 30 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, May 30. – Prices of lentils and chickpeas continue to rise in Bangladesh roughly 10 days ahead of Ramadan, according to a report in The Daily Star. Despite efforts by […] Read more
Pulses: Dry bean planting zips along in US
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, May 27 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Friday, May 27. – Dry bean planting is speeding along in North Dakota and Minnesota. According to the USDA, North Dakota is about 60% complete which compares to the five-year average […] Read more
Pulses: Indian green peas and bean prices shoot up
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, May 26 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, May 26. – Prices for green peas and beans in Chennai, India have shot through the roof, according to a report in The Times of India. Many shoppers have reportedly […] Read more
Pulses: Ukrainian chickpea exports softening
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, May 25 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, May 25. – Chickpea exports from Ukraine are decreasing. According to government statistics, the country exported 6,200 tonnes of chickpeas between July to April of 2015/16 which was three times […] Read more
Pulses: Forward contracts a dicey proposition for AUS farmers
By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, May 24 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday, May 24. – As many as 10% of expected soybean acres in India could be swapped out in favour of pulse crops, according to reports out of the country. – […] Read more