Read more: Organic crop conditions vary, as prices to shift upward
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Organic crop conditions vary, as prices to shift upward
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia staff With the severity of the drought across most of Western Canada this summer, it’s a given that grain prices will push higher, including those for organic grains, oilseeds and pulses. In Ontario, the story has been much different with the province’s growing region receiving enough rain to prevent any […]
Organic crops in Western Canada struggle in drought
By Adam Peleshaty Glacier FarmMedia staff The historic hot and dry summer in the Prairies has left many crops, conventional and organic, stunted and damaged, in turn raising prices and hastening harvests. “Some of the farmers have already started combining peas and lentils…yields are going to be down,” said Jason Freeman, general manager of Farmer […]
Organic price quotes: June
See also: Organic markets in full summer slowdown mode
Organic price quotes: Late May
Read more: Organic grain seeding going ahead as prices remain flat
Organic grain seeding going ahead as prices remain flat
By Adam Peleshaty Glacier FarmMedia staff A brief break from dry conditions across western Canada was a much-needed gift for organic grain growers, as the precipitation allowed them to seed more of their crops into the ground. “(Seeding is) mostly complete, (it) will be in the next seven to 10 days. After the latest rain […]
Organic pea-based ingredient processor gets federal backing
An Edmonton processor making a food-grade high-fibre sugar substitute from organic pea starch has picked up federal funding to speed its expansion in Alberta. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) last month announced a federal interest-free loan worth about $2.94 million for BioNeutra North America. The investment, WD said, will allow the company “to acquire equipment […]
Organic price quotes: Late April
Read more: Canadian organic markets holding steady, eyes turn to new crop
Canadian organic markets holding steady, eyes turn to new crop
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia staff Organic grain bids held relatively steady across Canada in April despite large price moves in the conventional markets. End users are thought to be well supplied through previous contracts, with attention shifting to new crop growing conditions. “A lot of folks are wondering why organic markets are not moving […]
Organic price quotes: Late March
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