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Organic price quotes: Late June

Markets June 26, 2020 OrganicBiz

Read more: Organic markets steady in late June

Organic price quotes: Late May

Markets May 29, 2020 OrganicBiz

Read more: Organic prices largely steady despite increased demand

Organic markets unaffected by COVID-19

Markets May 14, 2020 OrganicBiz

By Karen Briere Glacier FarmMedia staff Organic grain premiums are holding up so far in the COVID-19 world, according to Mercaris. The data service and trading platform for organic grains is an American company that focuses on corn, soybeans and wheat in both food and feed markets but has recently expanded into oats, barley, rye […]

Organic price quotes: Late April

Markets May 1, 2020 OrganicBiz

Read more: Organic bids holding steady amid global uncertainty

Organic growers now talking about yield

Growing April 16, 2020 OrganicBiz

By Robert Arnason Glacier FarmMedia staff Crop yields depend upon a long list of factors. Producers control some of those factors and Mother Nature controls the rest. For years, organic farmers in Western Canada didn’t worry a whole lot about yield and the agronomics within their control. But that low-key, low-input approach is fading away. […]

Solid demand underpins Canadian organics amid global pandemic

Markets March 27, 2020 OrganicBiz

By Marlo Glass Glacier FarmMedia staff Demand for Canadian organics was solid before COVID-19 began dominating headlines, and remains strong as consumers stock up on staple foods. However, the uncertainty of the situation has kept some caution in the market. “As a grain milling company, business has been really good,” remarked Scott Shiels, manager of […]

Organic price quotes: Late March

Markets March 27, 2020 OrganicBiz

Read more: Solid demand underpins Canadian organics amid global pandemic

Cover crops can benefit hot, dry soils

Growing March 5, 2020 OrganicBiz

American Society of Agronomy – The Southern High Plains of the United States have low annual rainfall. When it does rain, though, intense storms can cause severe soil erosion. Strong winds also strip away valuable topsoil. Enter cover crops. Usually grown during seasons when primary crops aren’t cultivated, cover crops can include legumes such as […]