Insights and Stories of Dwayne Klassen

Feb. 3, 2010 at 12:30 am CST

(Resource News International) — A slow deterioration in feed barley bids in Western Canada continues, with little to suggest that an end to the slide is in sight. “All the normal issues remain in play and have been slowly dragging bids downwards,” said Mike Jubinville, a market analyst with ProFarmer […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Feb. 1, 2010 at 5:46 pm CST

(Resource News International) –– Old- and new-crop canola bids in Western Canada continue to deteriorate, with producers less than happy with the situation. “The deterioration in canola futures at ICE Canada and soybeans at the CBOT have translated into some pretty low cash bids in Western Canada,” said Ken Ball, […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Jan. 28, 2010 at 6:34 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Canaryseed prices in Western Canada continue to be stuck in a sideways pattern, as steady demand seems to be matching supply coming in. “There is always some small amount of demand surfacing from a variety of outlets, but supplies on hand have been able to accommodate […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Jan. 25, 2010 at 5:42 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Cash bids for flaxseed in Western Canada have managed to improve slightly, although producers continue to be hesitant to commit to the crop in the spring. “A lot of producers are in limbo, and are awaiting developments before deciding to go with the crop this spring,” […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Jan. 21, 2010 at 8:24 pm CST

(Resource News International) –– New-crop canola bids being offered by grain companies in Western Canada are seen as unlikely to attract the acres required to meet industry needs. “Right now most new-crop bids for canola are under $9 a bushel, which is only going to cause area seeded to the […]

By Dwayne Klassen