Insights and Stories on Pulses

Organic bids unaffected by soaring conventional markets

Mar. 2, 2021 at 5:03 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia staff Bids for many organic commodities were few and far between in February, with prices for any grains or pulses still trading holding relatively steady despite ongoing strength in the conventional sector. The narrowing price spread between conventional and organic crops may lead to a […]

Major flour miller to buy U.S. chickpea processor

Feb. 26, 2021 at 8:15 pm CST

By Dave Bedard

Push on to prevent strike at Port of Montreal

Feb. 26, 2021 at 2:25 am CST

By Allan Dawson

Seven tips for successful pulse and soybean crop disease management

Feb. 17, 2021 at 9:09 am CST

By Madeleine Baerg

Pulse weekly outlook: World Pulses Day celebrated

Feb. 16, 2021 at 7:41 pm CST

By MarketsFarm Team

Pulse weekly outlook: Normal yields expected for dry beans in 2021-22

Feb. 10, 2021 at 7:20 pm CST

MarketsFarm — The number of acres seeded for dry beans in Canada in 2020-21 was at its highest level in more than a decade. But this upcoming crop year, acreage and yields are expected to return to normal. Dennis Lange, pulse specialist for Manitoba Agriculture at Altona, said he hadn’t […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Demand for organics is missing

Feb. 1, 2021 at 9:37 am CST

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia staff Prices for organic grains, oilseeds and pulses have largely remained steady throughout January with dealers left wondering why demand has disappeared. “I don’t understand where the demand has gone. Normally there should be good demand,” commented Mylo Chubb of Stonehenge Global Seeds in Assiniboia, […]

By OrganicBiz

Pulse weekly outlook: Adversity bolsters chickpea bids

Jan. 26, 2021 at 8:38 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Canadian chickpea prices have either stayed firm or slightly went up as the pulse runs into more than its fair share of adversity. Limited supply, reduced demand and environmental factors have all affected the long-term prospects of the crop at home and abroad, according to Colin Young of […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Pulse weekly outlook: Yellow pea prices stronger since harvest

Jan. 5, 2021 at 5:14 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Yellow pea prices on the Prairies have shown strength since harvest, as they’ve seen an appreciable change in demand from India. Darwin Hamilton of Kalshea Commodities in Winnipeg said India is always looking to increase its pulse acres. But, in the event of shortages, it’s been turning to […]

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm

2020 organics market characterized by strong demand

Dec. 30, 2020 at 3:42 pm CST

By Marlo Glass Glacier FarmMedia staff MarketsFarm – Canada’s organic commodities market was characterized by strong demand in 2020. Before COVID-19 began dominating headlines, demand for organic pulses had been rising steadily. As the pandemic swept across North America, consumers rushed to fill their pantries with shelf-stable staples, including organic […]