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Sask. mustard: small but mighty

There  used to be  more growers  out there

By Julienne Isaacs December 22, 2015

2015 was a challenging year for many crops across the Prairies, and mustard was no exception. But Saskatchewan growers say the outlook is good. Although mustard acres decreased in Saskatchewan in 2015 — by as much as 100,000 acres, to around 300,000 seeded acres in the province — mustard prices remain high, ranging from 30 […] Read more

Yellow mustard. (Photo courtesy Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Mustard growers relish price spike from supply squeeze

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News October 22, 2015

Reuters — From Canada to India, there is a squeeze on mustard that has put producers in a pickle. Prices of the yellow condiment dabbed on hot dogs and pretzels have leaped to their highest level in seven years this autumn as growers in Western Canada, which supplies three-quarters of the world’s traded mustard seed, […] Read more

Brown mustard. (Peggy Greb photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets

Mustard prices still high heading into harvest

By GFM Network News August 27, 2015

CNS Canada –– The mustard market has been moving steadily higher in recent months, reacting to projections for reduced yield from Statistics Canada, which could spur selling straight out of harvest, one buyer says. Mustard prices gained throughout July and August, said Walter Dyck, a buyer for Olds Products. That’s largely due to estimates from […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Frost takes greater toll on mustard crops than dryness

By GFM Network News June 27, 2015

CNS Canada — Freezing temperatures at the end of May took a toll on Saskatchewan’s mustard crops, industry specialists say. Walter Dyck, seed division manager for Olds Products, said many growers have reduced acreage this year. “We had early seeding, but the frost — not just one frost, but many frosts had an impact this […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Frost damage to Prairie mustard still to be determined

By GFM Network News June 2, 2015

CNS Canada –– The president of the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission says he’s optimistic this year’s mustard crop will be OK after temperatures dipped below freezing over the weekend. In an interview Monday, Richard Marleau said it will take another four to five days before anyone knows for sure. In southwestern Saskatchewan, “it was 0 […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Uncertainty over mustard acreage helps underpin market

By GFM Network News April 21, 2015

CNS Canada –– Mustard acreage in Western Canada looks to remain relatively firm compared to last year’s total, according to an expert in the industry. However, he noted, ambiguity surrounding just how many acres will be seeded is keeping prices firm. Walter Dyck of Wisconsin-based Olds Products said there are few carry-over supplies of mustard […] Read more

Crops

Niche crops can pay well

Future crop prices are anyone’s guess; contracts can give you pricing security 

By Brie Vany April 15, 2015

What should I grow? What is going to make me money? These are common question this time of year. If only grain brokers had a crystal ball to answer that question with assurance! But at the end of the day the professional experts and even the coffee shop geniuses are really only taking a stab […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Inelastic demand to keep mustard well supported

By GFM Network News February 24, 2015

Winnipeg | CNS Canada –– The inelastic demand for Canada’s mustard crop is expected to keep prices well supported, as the country is the major world supplier and end-users need to make sure the acres keep going in the ground. “There’s no substitute for mustard,” Walter Dyck of Olds Products told the annual Wild Oats […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Weather

Mustard acres expected to soften slightly in 2015

By GFM Network News February 19, 2015

CNS Canada — Canadian mustard seeds could be vying for attention this spring from some of their more lucrative rivals, the chairman of the Saskatchewan Mustard Seed Development Commission predicts. “I would say mustard acres would be down a little bit from the previous year just based on the profit potential for other crops,” said […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Mustard prices softening, but oriental holding its own

By GFM Network News December 3, 2014

CNS Canada — Mustard prices have been drifting lower but oriental varieties have been showing relative strength. Despite a turbulent growing season, complete with hailstorms and excess rain, a prominent mustard merchant says most of the samples he’s seen to date are No. 1 grade. Walter Dyck, a buyer with Wisconsin-based Olds Food Products, said […] Read more

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Tag Archives mustard

Sask. mustard: small but mighty

Mustard growers relish price spike from supply squeeze

Mustard prices still high heading into harvest

Frost takes greater toll on mustard crops than dryness

Frost damage to Prairie mustard still to be determined

Uncertainty over mustard acreage helps underpin market

Niche crops can pay well

Inelastic demand to keep mustard well supported

Mustard acres expected to soften slightly in 2015

Mustard prices softening, but oriental holding its own

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