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Surplus leaves organic prices flat or lower
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia staff With an abundance of organic grain available, prices either remained flat in February or were lower, according to three buyers across Canada. “The markets seem very full right now, to the point that buyers are overbought. Prices however, have not softened like they normally would when they are this […]
Organic price quotes: Late January
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Organic feed market poised for significant growth
Research and Markets – The global organic feed market size is estimated at US$6.8 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach US$10.1 billion by 2025. As two of the largest producers of wheat, barley, and soybeans at the global level, Germany and France are projected to witness high growth prospects in their organic sectors […]
Reduced tillage helps both soils and crop yields
University of Stanford – Agriculture degrades over 24 million acres of fertile soil every year, raising concerns about meeting the rising global demand for food. But a simple farming practice born from the 1930’s Dust Bowl could provide a solution, according to new Stanford research. The study, published Dec. 6 in Environmental Research Letters, shows […]
Quality varies for Canada’s organic commodities
By Marlo Glass Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm With harvest creeping towards completion, prices for organic commodities have picked up across Canada. Ontario’s organic corn crop has been delayed to the point that quality concerns have arisen, but prices remain around C$12 per bushel. However, one organic trader said it’s “too soon to tell” to what degree […]
Organic price quotes: Late November
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Organic price quotes: Late October
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Quality premiums, discounts to widen in organic crops post-harvest
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia – MarketsFarm Large quality spreads will likely lead to wide ranging premiums and discounts for Canada’s organic crops marketed this winter, although current pricing opportunities remain relatively thin as end users wait to get a better sense on the specs of what was harvested. “A majority of the organic pulses […]
Organic price quotes: Late September
Read more: As rain delays 2019 Prairie harvest, organic prices remains flat
