Insights and Stories of Brent Harder

Aug. 27, 2010 at 5:29 pm CDT

(Resource News International) –– The market for cash canola has gotten weaker over the last few weeks, just as producers begin harvesting the oilseed. Jerry Klassen, manager of GAP Grains in Winnipeg, said there have been steady deliveries from farmers over the last couple of weeks. “We had $10 a […]

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Aug. 27, 2010 at 2:00 am CDT

(Resource News International) –– Chickpea producers in Saskatchewan are pleased with the market for their product, thanks to what appears to be a shortage of supply. Colin Young of R. Young Seeds at Mortlach, Sask. said a couple of top-producing countries will be having smaller yields this year. “It looks […]

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Aug. 25, 2010 at 11:00 am CDT

(Resource News International) –– Canaryseed growers in Saskatchewan are unsure of what they will get for a price for their product, after the Canadian Special Crops Association declared a “force majeure” on exports of canaryseed bound for top importer Mexico. The CSCA said deliveries have been disrupted since late June, after […]

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Aug. 20, 2010 at 10:18 am CDT

(Resource News International) –– The harvest of green peas has yet to begin, and early indications show it may be a stressful one for producers. Cam Laxdal of Saskatchewan pulse crop firm Lakeside Global Grains said there are a lot of dirty crops in Manitoba, which could cause a challenging […]

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Aug. 19, 2010 at 11:40 am CDT

(Resource News International) — With the harvest still about a month away, Manitoba’s corn crop is showing signs of producing very good yields. Teresa Bergsma of the Manitoba Corn Growers Association at Carman said the 2010 year has seen a surplus of moisture — a key reason why this year’s […]

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