By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, April 27 (CNS Canada) – Up to two million acres of land in Western Canada is still sitting with unharvested crops from 2016, raising concerns over the timing of spring seeding for 2017, according to reports.
While pulse crops were mostly harvested before the winter, adjustments to current seeding intentions are possible given the persistent cool and wet conditions, according to agriculture officials.
Top end large green lentil bids are holding relatively firm in Western Canada, with number 2 Lairds currently topping out at about 48 cents per pound, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data. New crop bids, meanwhile, range from about 31 to 39 cents per pound.
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Red lentil bids range from about 22 to 26.5 cents per pound, with new crop prices also topping out at 25 cents.
Top-end pea bids are moving higher, according to the latest Prairie Ag Hotwire data. Green pea bids range from C$7.65 to C$8.75 per bushel in Western Canada, while yellow peas range from C$7.50 to C$9.00 per bushel.
Large calibre (10mm) kabuli chickpeas are currently seeing prices as high as 68 cents per pound in some cases, although a lack of supplies may limit any actual movement.
