Phil Franz-Warkentin looks at the positive impact the pause on tariffs had on grain and oilseed markets.
Grain Markets
Tariffs at forefront of trade
Phil Franz-Warkentin looks at the positive impact the pause on tariffs had on grain and oilseed markets.
Be prepared for more U.S. tariff cliffhangers
This past week is likely to be typical of the next four years of chaos unleashed by U.S. president Donald…
For Moroccan durum buyers, it’s all about colour
Moroccan buyers want durum wheat that has a golden, yellow colour. It’s the most important trait for importers.
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Tariff threats endanger Canada’s largest canola market
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Lentil imports keep up with production
Global lentil production was up about 17 per cent last year, but demand has kept pace.
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Producers must be prepared to take on new competition
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International pressures challenge pulse growers
Canada is losing its impact on global pulse markets, producers attending a Saskatchewan Pulse Growers meeting in Humboldt, Sask., late…
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Canola sector anticipates major biofuel boom
The biofuel industry could drive canola demand into uncharted territory in the coming decade, says one industry expert. “The capacity…
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Tariffs at forefront of trade
Canola futures got a boost from the last-minute pause to threatened U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports during the first week of February
Be prepared for more U.S. tariff cliffhangers
Less than a week after pressing pause on across-the-board tariffs, the country announced levies on steel and aluminum
This past week is likely to be typical of the next four years of chaos unleashed by U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration.
For Moroccan durum buyers, it’s all about colour
The rich, amber colour of Canadian durum is a huge advantage when selling into this important North African market
Moroccan buyers want durum wheat that has a golden, yellow colour. It’s the most important trait for importers.
Tariff threats endanger Canada’s largest canola market
Tariff threats against Canada have potential to be more damaging to the canola industry here than China’s past actions.
Lentil imports keep up with production
An analyst worries that Canadian producers are losing market share in traditional lentil and pea markets around the world
Global lentil production was up about 17 per cent last year, but demand has kept pace.
Producers must be prepared to take on new competition
The Russians are coming. It might not be in the form of refurbished T-62 tanks, buzzing Iranian drones and hopeless waves of convict conscripts, but Russia is continuing its assault upon global grain markets in which we were once comfortably numb to competition. “We hear from customers, ‘Russian quality is getting better,’ ” Cereals Canada’s […] Read more
Farmers promised easy Clean Fuel Regulations process
Industry says producers selling canola into new market will require only declaration that the crop was grown in Canada
SASKATOON — Selling canola into the market created by Canada’s new Clean Fuel Regulations will not be onerous, according to a crush industry executive. “A lot of work has been done by the industry and the grower associations to try and make it as streamlined as possible,” Brian Conn, vice-chair of the Canadian Oilseed Processors […] Read more
International pressures challenge pulse growers
Producers urged to pay closer attention to the rest of the world because their global market clout is not what it once was
Canada is losing its impact on global pulse markets, producers attending a Saskatchewan Pulse Growers meeting in Humboldt, Sask., late last month were told. Chuck Penner, president of LeftField Commodity Research, said farmers must pay more attention to the rest of the world. “We are kind of past the stage now where Canada is the […] Read more
Canola sector anticipates major biofuel boom
The biofuel industry could drive canola demand into uncharted territory in the coming decade, says one industry expert. “The capacity of crush could grow from 11.3 million metric tonnes today to 18 million metric tonnes in three or four years,” said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. Vervaet was among the […] Read more
Pea exporters fight for market share in China
Russia gained access to the Asian country last year, and now Ukraine has negotiated a similar phytosanitary agreement
SASKATOON — Pulse Canada is in a dog fight in its top pea market. “We are not sitting by idly and watching increased competition erode Canada’s market share,” said president Greg Cherewyk. Related stories: AAFC announces $11 million in funding for Pulse Canada Canadian peas hold their own despite Russian sales Russia gained access to […] Read more
