Insights and Stories on Flax

Higher prices could give flax acres a chance

Mar. 21, 2017 at 6:29 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Strong demand for Canadian flax, combined with small production, has driven prices up, which could tempt producers making seeding choices this spring. Last year, the amount of flax seeded in Canada was down about a third from the previous growing season. As a result, stocks are short, […]

Organic Price Quotes: Late February

Feb. 24, 2017 at 2:42 pm CST

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Organic Price Quotes: Late January

Jan. 27, 2017 at 12:47 pm CST

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‘Nothing bullish’ in Prairie organic market

Jan. 27, 2017 at 12:46 pm CST

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Organic Price Quotes: Late December

Dec. 30, 2016 at 8:31 am CST

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European flax demand shifts to Canada over Dow herbicide

Dec. 22, 2016 at 2:23 pm CST

Winnipeg-Hamburg/Reuters – Demand for Canadian flax, used in linoleum flooring and health foods, has pushed prices of the oilseed to one-year highs as Europe shuns Russian supplies laced with a herbicide made by Dow Chemical Co. The European Union, the world’s second-largest importer of flax after China, slashed acceptable levels […]

By Michael Hogan Rod Nickel

Agriculture and AgriFood Canada raises 2016-17 grain and oilseed ending stock projections

Dec. 22, 2016 at 12:47 pm CST

Winnipeg/CNS Canada – Ending stocks of Canada’s major grains and oilseeds are forecast to be slightly higher than earlier estimates, according to the latest supply and demand projections from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s market analysis division, released December 21. Total ending stocks for the major grains and oilseeds are expected to […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Delayed harvest has mixed effect on organic prices

Nov. 25, 2016 at 3:35 pm CST

By Jade Markus OrganicBiz staff Excess moisture at the tail end of the growing season has had a varied effect on organic spot prices. Scarcity of pulses is driving values higher, while feed grains are moving lower. Read more: Organic Price Quotes: Late November Pulses Despite an increase in seeded area, excess […]

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