Pulse weekly outlook: Ample supply drives down feed pulse prices

Prices for feed pulses have dropped over the last month as farmers have turned to the feed market as the only buyer, according to a trader. "Regular processors aren't buying as many low-grade lentils, so guys are tired of sitting on them. So you're starting to see them come to the feed market," said Jay[...]

Railways step up service as Ottawa eyes tackling grain backlog

Winnipeg | Reuters -- Canada's two big railways are stepping up service to reduce a backlog of grain shipments that have delayed exports and pushed oat prices to record highs, but the Canadian government said it may still step in with new regulations. Record crops of wheat and canola, along with frigid weather, overwhelmed Canadian[...]


Grainworld: Durum export outlook positive for 2014-15

Winnipeg | CNS Canada -- Because of the large durum crop grown in Canada in 2013-14, the country needs to gain a higher percentage of global durum trade to alleviate some of the pressures of having huge supplies, the Wild Oats Grainworld conference was told here Monday. "And I don't think it's going to be[...]