Brent Harder

Reading Time: < 1 minute (Resource News International) — The canola basis price has been widening of late, with buyers having ample product at the moment. Errol Anderson, president of Pro Market Communications in Calgary, said there are a number of factors contributing to the current trend in market. “The strengthening of the Canadian dollar isn’t good, with the Bank […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) — With a week of September already gone, producers on Canada’s Prairies are beginning to fear frost may affect their crops that have yet to be harvested. But just how will the crops be damaged? Bruce Burnett, director of weather and market analysis for the Canadian Wheat Board in Winnipeg, said a […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) — Wet conditions throughout the entire growing season have pushed crops back in their maturity across the Prairies, and now more rainy days have farmers unable to get on the field to harvest, greatly increasing the chance of frost damage. Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. near Kansas City said there have […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute (Resource News International) –– Both corn and soybeans saw stronger trading on the Chicago Board of Trade for the week ending Sept. 1, as demand for both commodities is high at the moment. Soybeans saw bullish pressure thanks to demand from China, as well as concerns over yield production in the U.S. the past week. […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) — With drought conditions in Russia causing wheat prices to soar, producers in Ontario are preparing to sow what could be the largest winter wheat crop in their province’s history. The previous record for winter wheat acres seeded in Ontario is 1.2 million. Martin Harry, eastern marketing manager for SeCan at Ingersoll, […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) –– The market for cash canola has gotten weaker over the last few weeks, just as producers begin harvesting the oilseed. Jerry Klassen, manager of GAP Grains in Winnipeg, said there have been steady deliveries from farmers over the last couple of weeks. “We had $10 a bushel here earlier in August, […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) –– Chickpea producers in Saskatchewan are pleased with the market for their product, thanks to what appears to be a shortage of supply. Colin Young of R. Young Seeds at Mortlach, Sask. said a couple of top-producing countries will be having smaller yields this year. “It looks like Turkey has had a […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) –– Canaryseed growers in Saskatchewan are unsure of what they will get for a price for their product, after the Canadian Special Crops Association declared a “force majeure” on exports of canaryseed bound for top importer Mexico. The CSCA said deliveries have been disrupted since late June, after Mexico slapped a “hold and […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) –– The harvest of green peas has yet to begin, and early indications show it may be a stressful one for producers. Cam Laxdal of Saskatchewan pulse crop firm Lakeside Global Grains said there are a lot of dirty crops in Manitoba, which could cause a challenging harvest. “When there’s foreign material […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Resource News International) — With the harvest still about a month away, Manitoba’s corn crop is showing signs of producing very good yields. Teresa Bergsma of the Manitoba Corn Growers Association at Carman said the 2010 year has seen a surplus of moisture — a key reason why this year’s crops are looking so good. […] Read more