Pulses in Canada had quite the year in 2024 with prices closing out the calendar year in the middle of their trading ranges. Production was higher on the year for most pulses. Dry pea output in Canada rose to just short of three million tonnes, up from the 2.61 million harvested in 2023, according to the Statistics Canada principal field crop report issued Dec. 5.
Pulse Weekly: Looking at price shifts in 2024
Production up for most Canadian pulses
More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) presented its winter seasonal outlook on Dec. 4. Officials said they expect temperatures across the country to be close to or above normal for the beginning of winter. However, they pointed out Western Canada is likely to experience normal to below normal temperatures come January and February.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat rises, durum falls back
Spring wheat cash prices were higher for the week ended Nov. 21, but those from amber durum stepped back. Support came from higher United States wheat futures, that were pushed upward by heightened tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war. However, Prairie prices also felt the weight of a stronger Canadian dollar.
Pulse Weekly: Strong export demand boosts most green lentil pricing
Prices for green lentils were steady to higher for the week ending Sept. 27, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. A broker credited increased foreign demand.
Canadian Prairies to see more rain says forecaster
Weather systems over the Prairies are forecasted to bring rain according to Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas.
Oats futures rise, cash bids steady
United States oats futures and Western Canadian cash bids for the cereal crop are seeing very different levels of activity in the first half of September.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices mixed
Cash wheat prices for Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat, and Canadian Western Amber Durum were mixed for the week ended Aug. 15. The futures market in the United States saw gains in Minneapolis spring wheat and losses for Chicago and Kansas City winter wheat.
Prairie feed grain markets trending lower as harvest looms
Feed grain bids in Western Canada continue to trend lower, with early harvest pressure contributing to the softness.
Manitoba Crop Report: Crops develop under warm conditions
Warmer weather and varied precipitation across Manitoba allowed crops to further develop during the week ended Aug. 5, according to the province’s weekly crop report.
Feed Grain Weekly: Weather, low U.S. prices affecting Prairie markets
Glen Loyns, trader and general manager for JGL Commodities in Moose Jaw, Sask., said while the recent heat and dryness has reduced yield expectations, prospects of a decent harvest are still putting pressure on prices.
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