Insights and Stories on Edible Beans

Jun. 12, 2018 at 6:43 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s edible bean crops are generally in good shape, although too much moisture could become a concern. Canadian farmers intended to plant 246,000 acres of edible beans in 2018, which would be down slightly from 333,000 the previous year, according to Statistics Canada data. Of that total, […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 20, 2018 at 5:10 pm CDT

CNS Canada — After Manitoba in 2017 grew its largest edible bean crop in more than a decade, a downturn could be expected in 2018. However, new-crop pricing opportunities look favourable and industry participants say it’s still too early to get a firm sense on seeding intentions. “The pinto market […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 22, 2018 at 11:41 am CST

By Brenda Tjaden OrganicBiz contributor  The substance of grain marketing is the same for all farmers — to generate income. The quality of the decision, to sell today or to wait, ends up having a big impact on the farm’s revenue stream, profitability, future potential, and the owners’ quality of […]

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Oct. 25, 2017 at 11:08 am CDT

USDA* – Compared with two weeks ago, feed grade corn demand good, trading 8 cents higher as delays in harvest and import supplies had buyers aggressively purchasing corn until new crop arrived. New crop corn moisture tests are coming in higher than desired. Forward contracting active mostly on feed grade […]

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Sep. 28, 2017 at 9:52 am CDT

USDA – Compared to two weeks ago, feed grade corn demand good, trading 88 cents higher as feed mills fill positions to get to new crop. Forward contracting active. Feed grade soybean demand and activity very light. Light forward contract activity. Soybean meal demand and trade activity good. Soybean oil […]

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