Insights and Stories on Brown Mustard

Oct. 1, 2019 at 7:08 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — An early blast of snow and cold across the Prairies has delayed harvest operations for a mustard crop already running behind normal, with quality downgrades expected for any mustard still in the field. “It has to be absolutely flattened,” said mustard buyer Walter Dyck of Olds Products at […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 24, 2019 at 3:09 pm CST

The bounce-back in Canadian mustard production in 2018 is unlikely to see any follow-through in 2019 as spot prices aren’t generating much excitement for producers despite tightening supplies. Yellow mustard is currently topping out at around 36 cents/lb., while brown mustard bids are in the 30- to 31-cent range, according […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Nov. 23, 2018 at 6:37 pm CST

CNS Canada — Although mustard prices are flat, the ill-tempered weather experienced on the Prairies this fall had little effect on the crop’s quality. Jamie Stelmachowich of Besco Grain Ltd. at Homewood, Man. said despite the cold, wet weather, most mustard has been graded higher at No. 1 or 2. […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Sep. 15, 2018 at 12:38 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Kevin Hursh expects he’ll soon hear some good news on his brown mustard crop. “It was probably my only crop that is going to make me a little bit of money,” he said. He’s still waiting to hear about grading based on the samples he shipped off […]

By Terry Fries

Jun. 5, 2018 at 7:56 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Canadian mustard acres may be up on the year, but key growing regions missed out on recent rain and will need more moisture as the season progresses, in order to prevent a repeat of 2017’s drought-stricken crop. “Mustard was offering some profit potential compared to some of […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin