Organic prices are updated on a monthly basis Related: Organic prices holding steady through harvest
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Big organic yields in the field but quality a concern
By Jade Markus OrganicBiz staff Grains Heavy volumes are keeping a lid on organic grain prices, one trader says, but wet growing regions mean strong demand for high-protein crops. “There’s still plenty of old-crop out there, new-crop is coming off with large volumes,” said Eric Fast, who is in charge of grain procurement and logistics […]
Seasonal stress on organic spot prices
By Jade Markus OrganicBiz staff Organic buyers have filled their needs ahead of this year’s harvest, which means producers looking to make last-minute sales face lower prices — especially as favourable crop conditions pressure the market. Grain supplies are running tight, with little carry forward expected, giving a boost to new-crop prices, while special crops […]
Notes from the field: Local farmer visits Carman Research Farm with new weed control machine
By Martin Entz Professor of Cropping Systems and Natural Systems Agriculture, University of Manitoba The University of Manitoba owns and operates the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm located just west of Carman, Manitoba. Of the 420 acres of arable land on the farm, about 18 acres have been organic since 2003. The rotation in our […]
Notes from the field: No-till organic flax and wheat inspired by long-time no-till farmer
By Martin Entz Professor of Cropping Systems and Natural Systems Agriculture, University of Manitoba I remember visiting with pioneering no-till farmer Bob McNabb, of Minnedosa, Man. I learned a great deal from Bob and his fellow no-till farmers. On one field tour, Bob asked me about the possibility of a no-till system under organic management. […]
Field days for organic producers
OrganicBiz staff TCO Cert (TransCanada Organic Services) is holding a pair of field days on July 28. Its Alberta chapter — the Alberta Organic Producers Association — is holding its field day at the Daryl Cole Farm near Vegreville in conjunction with the Alberta Innovates Technology Futures research station. The research of interest to organic farmers […]
Organic Price Quotes: Late May
Organic price quotes are updated on a monthly basis. Related: Late May organic market trends -All prices spot Prairies except when designated otherwise
Late-May organic market trends
By Jade Markus OrganicBiz staff Oilseeds Demand for organic oilseeds is high, one industry specialist says, which is keeping prices for flax steady and strong, while soybeans lag. Increased interest in alternative oil sources is driving demand for oilseeds, said Laura Telford, organic sector development specialist at Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. People want […]
Organic Price Quotes: Late April
Organic price quotes are updated on a monthly basis. Related: Organic feed, milling grain markets trending lower -All prices spot Prairies except when designated otherwise
Organic methods now eligible for Alberta crop insurance
By Jade Markus OrganicBiz staff Alberta’s certified organic producers are now eligible for insurance that recognizes their practices, but that opportunity comes at a higher price. Organic Alberta has been working with Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) to create an insurance program that recognizes organic production. Organic producers had always been eligible for insurance, […]
