By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Oct. 6 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, October 6.
– The Saskatchewan lentil harvest is 95 per cent complete, while peas are 99 per cent harvested, according to the latest weekly report from Saskatchewan Agriculture.
– Number 2 Laird lentils are currently topping out at about 51 cents per pound in Western Canada, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data. Red lentils are bid at up to 30 cents per pound.
– Green pea prices range from C$6.50 to as high as C$7.50 per bushel in Western Canada. Yellow peas range from C$6.00 to C$7.50 per bushel.
– Large calibre (10mm) kabuli chickpeas are currently seeing prices top out at 53 cents per pound in Western Canada.
