By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Jan. 20 – Following are a few highlights in the
Canadian and world pulse markets on Wednesday, January 20.
– The price of chickpeas is falling in India. Fresh imports from Australia and a few other countries have alleviated some of the demand at spot markets, according to reports out of the country.
– Mexico is experiencing quality issues and frost damage with pintos, garbanzos and yellow beans, according to a report by Dow Jones. The full extent of the damage won’t likely be known until harvest concludes in a few weeks’ time.
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– Lentil seeds are reportedly becoming harder to find than usual in some areas of North Dakota and Montana, according to data from the USDA.
– Farmers in the Queensland region of eastern Australia are starting to plant mungbeans, due to their high prices. A report
in Queensland Country Life says 8-row jade variety mungbeans are doing well so far. Approximately 100,000 hectares have been planted.
– Small red beans in Western Canada are going for 41-49 cents per pound, as of January 20. That compares to small reds in Michigan which reached 32-40 cents per pound, and small reds in North Dakota which reached 32-33 cents per pound, Prairie Ag Hotwire said.
