Insights and Stories on Pulses

Chickpea prices subdued, bounce unlikely in short term

Feb. 11, 2015 at 6:41 pm CST

CNS Canada –– Weather issues in India have generated some rumblings in the international chickpea market recently, but prices remain subdued in Western Canada and aren’t expected to see any significant strength in the near term. “The chickpea market is still being dominated by very cheap Russian and Argentine supplies,” […]

Green group targets Super Bowl’s official hummus

Jan. 23, 2015 at 4:44 pm CST

By Staff

Peas back at historical spreads in Western Canada

Jan. 6, 2015 at 2:43 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

India reportedly considering import tax on pulses

Dec. 30, 2014 at 11:33 am CST

By Reuters

Edible beans see price weakness against Mexican exports

Dec. 16, 2014 at 5:24 pm CST

By Dave Sims

Chickpeas face pressure from cheap Russian exports

Dec. 12, 2014 at 7:55 pm CST

CNS Canada — Cheap Russian exports of chickpeas are driving down the cost of the commodity worldwide, though one Canadian marketer says a new type of seed is helping domestic growers make financial inroads. “We’re still facing stiff competition from other producing countries, primarily B90 (seeds) out of Russia,” said […]

By Dave Sims

Peas seen gaining strength in second half of export year

Nov. 27, 2014 at 5:15 pm CST

CNS Canada — Prices for Canadian green and yellow peas stand to increase as the 2014-15 export year rolls along, in part due to weather damage from excess moisture as well as continued demand from Asia, according to an industry-watcher. “I’m more optimistic for yellow peas just because we can […]

By Dave Sims

BASF moves Clearfield system to open-ended agreements

Nov. 18, 2014 at 10:16 am CST

Farmers wanting to grow Clearfield canola, wheat, sunflowers or lentils will now only need to sign one agreement to use the herbicide-tolerant crop system, rather than sign up every year or every few years. BASF, developer of the Clearfield Production System, on Monday announced a new “evergreen,” or open-ended, version […]

By Staff

Better-than-expected lentil crop faces market volatility

Nov. 13, 2014 at 6:54 pm CST

CNS Canada –– Despite a summer of excess moisture across much of the Prairies, lentils fared better than earlier expectations, according to Bobby Leavins, operations manager for Rayglen Commodities in Saskatoon. However, the crop’s grade spread is still very wide and prices are expected to be wide-ranging over the winter. […]

By Dave Sims

Peas hold their own after large exports to India

Nov. 4, 2014 at 3:33 pm CST

Commodity News Service Canada — Despite some concerns over quality, Canadian peas are holding their own on the international market, according to an industry watcher. “I would think there’s going to be pretty good prices for peas coming down the pike. I think it will be pretty good. There’s been […]

By Dave Sims