Insights and Stories of Brandon Logan

Nov. 28, 2013 at 7:58 pm CST

Lethbridge barley prices have remained in a narrow trading range for most of November, and it’s expected the current range of $180-$185 per tonne will likely continue in the near term. “We’ve been seeing Lethbridge barley remain relatively steady,” said Jim Beusekom, grain broker at MarketPlace Commodities at Lethbridge, noting […]

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Nov. 26, 2013 at 5:57 pm CST

Western Canadian spot prices for mustard are seen remaining quiet, but strong, and current prices aren’t expected to make any major moves higher or lower in the near-term. As of Monday (Nov. 25), Prairie Ag Hotwire has yellow mustard valued at 37 to 38 cents per pound, brown at 36 […]

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Nov. 25, 2013 at 8:59 pm CST

Seasonal trends have led to the expected decline in Canadian hog prices, but Perry Mohr says the market is still stronger than the previous year. “Prices have slid considerably the last little while,” said Mohr, general manager for H@ms Marketing Services at Headingly, Man., noting they usually decline in the […]

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Nov. 22, 2013 at 4:23 pm CST

Western Canadian flax prices are seen to have stabilized post-harvest amid continued strong export demand from the U.S. and China, with a poor Black Sea-region crop likely leading to increased exports to Europe. As of Thursday (Nov. 21), Prairie Ag Hotwire had FOB farm flax priced at C$13.25 to C$13.75 […]

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Nov. 21, 2013 at 8:32 pm CST

Post-harvest movement of Prairie chickpeas are reported to be slow, as ample supplies of the product around the world have led to weak prices. “It’s a very quiet market as demand is slow,” said Bobby Leavins, operations manager for Rayglen Commodities in Saskatoon. “We just haven’t moved very many chickpeas […]

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