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Pulse weekly outlook: Opportunities ahead for dry beans

By Marlo Glass June 4, 2019

MarketsFarm — Ongoing trade wars between the United States, Europe, and China may open the door to new markets for Canadian edible beans. According to reports, the European Union is bracing for tariffs from the U.S. on billions of euros worth of European goods, adding to the litany of other global trade wars. If trade […] Read more

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Pulse weekly outlook: Edible beans on move

By Marlo Glass March 19, 2019

MarketsFarm — Following a lengthy 2018 harvest, Manitoba’s edible bean farmers are optimistic about the 2019 growing season. According to an outlook report published in late December by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, pulse farmers are expected to plant approximately the same amount of acreage as seen in 2018. However, after strong yields in 2018, Manitoba […] Read more

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Manitoba edible bean harvest wraps up

By Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm October 23, 2018

CNS Canada – After a long and drawn out harvest Manitoba farmers have finally finished bringing in this year’s edible bean crop. While the late harvest raised quality concerns in the province, ample North American supplies should limit the upside price potential. “The harvest started really early, and we were moving at a pretty good […] Read more

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Pulse weekly outlook: U.S. beans seen on rise for 2019

By Terry Fries October 16, 2018

CNS Canada –– The acreage shift that played out between chickpeas and dry edible beans this year will shift again next year, Brian Clancey of marketing agency Stat Publishing predicts. Several factors lead him to that conclusion, he said. Canadian growers ship large numbers of beans and chickpeas to the U.S., and the production and […] Read more

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Ontario bean production seen well above StatsCan estimate

By Terry Fries September 5, 2018

CNS Canada — Ontario bean growers are voicing skepticism of Statistics Canada’s Aug. 31 bean production estimates. Estimates by the Ontario Bean Growers organization suggest farmers are poised to harvest about 101,495 tonnes this year — 28.5 per cent above the Statistics Canada number of 79,000 tonnes. OBG chair Jim Gowland said his organization reaches […] Read more

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Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba beans podding, flowering

By Dave Sims July 24, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of moisture continues to plague Manitoba’s edible beans, but according to one specialist, the crop should still enjoy another strong year. “Most areas have gotten just enough rain to keep things in good condition,” said provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange. The Winkler region, long considered a major planting area for […] Read more

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Pulse weekly outlook: Edible beans in good shape for now

By Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm June 12, 2018

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s edible bean crops are generally in good shape, although too much moisture could become a concern. Canadian farmers intended to plant 246,000 acres of edible beans in 2018, which would be down slightly from 333,000 the previous year, according to Statistics Canada data. Of that total, Manitoba edible bean area was […] Read more

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Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba bean acres depend on soy

By Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm March 20, 2018

CNS Canada — After Manitoba in 2017 grew its largest edible bean crop in more than a decade, a downturn could be expected in 2018. However, new-crop pricing opportunities look favourable and industry participants say it’s still too early to get a firm sense on seeding intentions. “The pinto market is long in terms of […] Read more

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Manitoba edible bean acreage looking steady

By Dave Sims April 13, 2017

CNS Canada — The prospects for a successful season for edible beans appear good, despite excess water in parts of southern Manitoba, according to a provincial expert. “Acreage should be in the 110,000- to 120,000-acre range, very similar to last year,” said Dennis Lange, a pulse crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture at Altona. Edibles aren’t […] Read more

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Pinto prices strong, farmers weigh new-crop options

By Jade Markus January 12, 2017

CNS Canada –– Manitoba pinto bean spot prices are holding steady near yearly highs, as adverse weather during the growing season scaled back production. “It was a pretty wet year, compared to the previous year,” said Dennis Lange, Manitoba Agriculture’s industry development specialist for pulse crops in Altona. Areas of southern Manitoba saw heavy rainfall […] Read more

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Pulse weekly outlook: Opportunities ahead for dry beans

Pulse weekly outlook: Edible beans on move

Manitoba edible bean harvest wraps up

Pulse weekly outlook: U.S. beans seen on rise for 2019

Ontario bean production seen well above StatsCan estimate

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba beans podding, flowering

Pulse weekly outlook: Edible beans in good shape for now

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba bean acres depend on soy

Manitoba edible bean acreage looking steady

Pinto prices strong, farmers weigh new-crop options

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