By Marlo Glass Glacier FarmMedia staff Challenging harvest conditions in the Canadian Prairies haven’t impacted organic wheat prices just yet. However, quality concerns could shake up markets in months to come. Jason Breault of RW Organics in Mossbank, Sask., expected organic wheat that was harvested after the weather turned sour to be feed wheat quality. […]
Read more: As rain delays 2019 Prairie harvest, organic prices remains flat
By Glen Hallick MarketsFarm/OrganicBiz staff Not only has rain has delayed a good part of this year’s harvest on the Prairies, but for the most part prices for organic grains and oilseeds have remained flat. “It’s terrible everywhere, from Mexico to Nunavut,” quipped Jason Charles of Pipeline Foods in Minneapolis, Minn. regarding the wet conditions […]
Read more: Organic crop prices soft ahead of harvest
Marlo Glass, MarketsFarm Organic commodities have been put under pressure price-wise ahead of harvest due to co-operative weather and higher-than-expected yields. “Some yields are sounding really good,” said Scott Shiels, procurement manager with Grain Millers Canada Corp. at Yorkton, Sask. In particular, oat and wheat yields showed strength. “If yields continue to be as good […]
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Read more: Organic prices holding firm after falling
Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia staff Prices for most organic commodities have been firm during May, with little prospect of them changing, according to a number of dealers. “I don’t think they’ll go down anymore until harvest,” said Bryce Lobreau of Pristine Prairie Organics in Pipestone, Man. Lobreau said Pristine was paying C$7.50 per bushel delivered […]
By Marlo Glass Glacier FarmMedia staff A supply gut and questionable market demand has organic farmers concerned. “What we’re hearing from farmers is they’re having a tough time marketing anything,” remarked Scott Shiels of Grain Millers Canada Corp. in Yorkton, Sask. Many organic grains are in a supply glut, which sees feed wheat contracts trading […]
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