Insights and Stories of Dwayne Klassen

Sep. 4, 2009 at 3:50 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — Cash bids for flaxseed in Western Canada have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. with some of the decline being linked to European concerns the crop contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). There were reports that Viterra has lowered its bids in Manitoba to as low […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Sep. 2, 2009 at 6:37 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — The decision by France to increase its subsidies in an effort to stimulate the production of protein crops including peas, fababeans and lupins is being closely watched by other major pulse producing countries, including Canada. “We’re essentially in a wait and see situation,” said Carl Potts, […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Sep. 1, 2009 at 6:18 pm CDT

(Resource News International) –– Edible pea prices in Western Canada have begun to weaken, with the downward slide being linked to the ongoing harvest and the unwillingness of buyers to step up to the plate and make some purchases. “The U.S. pea harvest is virtually complete, and both yellow and […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Sep. 1, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT

(Resource News International) –– The corn crop in most of Ontario is looking very good, but more heat is required to help speed up the maturity rate, according to an official with the Ontario provincial government. Frost also has to remain out of the weather forecast until at least the […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Sep. 1, 2009 at 1:40 am CDT

(Resource News International) — The record amount of acres planted to soybeans in Ontario this spring will not translate into record production due to adverse weather conditions, according to an official with the Ontario provincial government. “We still have another four to six weeks until the soybean harvest begins, and […]

By Dwayne Klassen