Insights and Stories of Brandon Logan

Jun. 17, 2013 at 4:45 pm CDT

Lentil acreage in southeastern Saskatchewan may be smaller than anticipated, as below-average planting conditions continue to hit the region. A late winter and extremely wet spring have provided problems for some farmers, who are now at the point where they must decide if they can get all of their seeds […]

By Brandon Logan

Jun. 14, 2013 at 3:15 pm CDT

There are strong indications that China’s demand for Canadian canola meal will be on the rise in the near future, especially after a report from the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) showed dairy production increases when cows consume canola meal. According to a joint Sino-Canadian study released Friday morning, when […]

By Brandon Logan

May. 31, 2013 at 5:26 pm CDT

Demand for Canadian yellow peas continues to be strong after a disappointing Rabi crop (spring) harvest in India, said industry participants. According to the Saskatchewan Pulse Market report for May 2013, yellow pea imports for India are expected to be in the 1.5 million- to 1.7 million-tonne range for 2012-13. […]

By Brandon Logan

May. 24, 2013 at 3:53 pm CDT

Warmer conditions in Alberta have advanced the seeding process the past two weeks, but most areas are still a week behind normal, according to a provincial crop specialist. “The last few years we’ve had cool, wet Mays,” said Harry Brook with Alberta’s Ag-Info Centre in Stettler. “This year May was […]

By Brandon Logan