SASKATOON — Chuck Penner does not think yellow and oriental mustard will experience their usual spring rallies this year. The best-case scenario would be flat prices, but they could easily “leak lower” like brown mustard prices tend to do starting in January. The early outlook for 2024-25 is not good either because of what he […] Read more
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Large supply likely to pressure mustard prices
A second big harvest in a row created a large carryout from the 2023-24 crop, while export program has been lackluster
Killing mosquitoes — with a condiment
Synthetic insecticides are typically used to control mosquito larvae, but a natural option could have advantages
American scientists have learned that mustard is versatile. The yellow condiment can flavour a ham sandwich and it looks great on a hot dog. It can also control mosquitoes. Earlier this year, United States Department of Agriculture scientists reported that chemicals in mustard seeds are effective for killing mosquito larvae. “This is the first report […] Read more
Sask. drought hangs over mustard price outlook
Producers have planted a big crop, which could lower prices, but continued dryness may also slash yields and raise bids
LANGHAM, Sask. — Mustard growers and buyers have their guns drawn but nobody’s shooting yet. When the clock hits “harvest,” there could be a violent resolution of the supply-and-demand showdown. “We’re all holding our breath as we get to harvest,” said Peter Gorski, senior grain buyer for BroadGrain Commodities. “There’s a lot that’s hanging on […] Read more
Pooled resources benefit specialty crop research
The Diverse Field Crops Cluster works with camelina, carinata, canaryseed, flax, hemp, mustard, quinoa and sunflowers
After five years of research through a time that included a drought and a pandemic, the Diverse Field Crops Cluster has issued a report on its achievements. Carol Ann Patterson, DFCC project manager, said researchers showed their resourcefulness in keeping projects going despite health restrictions. “People were shut down for a year sometimes or with […] Read more
Prospects look good for special crops
The United States is the biggest importer of Saskatchewan mustard, which Rick Mitzel, executive director of SaskMustard, hopes will continue this year.
Mustard acres expected to increase this year
Analysts say the market could experience over-supply problems if the anticipated acreage produces even an average crop
Scott Cunningham, general manager of Schlüter & Maack Canada, thinks a safer bet is around 600,000 acres, which is still a healthy increase over last year’s 555,000 acres.
Mustard acres expected to increase this year
Topsoil conditions are the best they have been in for four or five years in many the traditional mustard growing areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Firm spreads prairie flavour
A red seal chef, Carly Minish-Wytinck was tired of working in restaurants in Winnipeg. As an alternative, she was considering developing food products, and settled on gourmet mustard. Smak Dab mustard was born.
Hybrid mustard matches canola yield, but disease concerns remain
Strong mustard prices and available hybrid varieties have prompted a few farmers from outside the crop’s traditional growing regions to consider growing the oilseed. Cory Jacobs, crops specialist for the Province of Saskatchewan, said elevated mustard prices make the new hybrid varieties worth trying, even in northern areas of the province. “The main thing if […] Read more
India set to approve GM mustard
India is well on its way to commercializing a genetically modified line of mustard, which could have implications for Canada’s growers. In October 2022, the country’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approved the environmental release of DMH-11, a mustard hybrid developed by the University of Delhi that is resistant to insect damage. The Indian Council of […] Read more
