By John DePutter & Dave Milne – January 18, 2018
The news:
“Drought on the US northern Plains took a major bite out of the country’s flax production in 2017.”
– USDA, Jan. 12, 2018
Tagged: pulses
The News & What it Means – India’s Pulse Self-Sufficiency Goal Won’t Be Easy to Achieve
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – October 31, 2017
The news:
“The fact India has said it plans to self-sufficient in pulse production within two years doesn’t surprise Gordon Bacon. After all, the CEO of Pulse Canada has heard it before.”
– Syngenta website, Oct. 30, 2017.
The News & What it Means – Uncertainty for Peas and Lentils Amid Indian Fumigation Issue
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – September 26, 2017
The news:
“The latest three-month exemption to India’s rules requiring fumigation of pulse crops is nearing its expiration date, and Canadians are no nearer to an understanding of what, exactly, that might mean.”
– RealAgriculture, Sep. 20, 2017
The News & What it Means – US Hard Red Winter Wheat Ratings Low & Aussie Canola Plantings High
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – March 29, 2017
The News:
US Hard Red Winter Wheat ratings are far below last year. The Kansas wheat crop condition is rated at only 38% good to excellent, down from 56% last year at this time. Oklahoma’s crop is rated 37% good to excellent, down from 63% last year at this time.
– USDA, March 27.