Pulse and Specialty Crop Market News for June 2014

Myanmar Pulse Exports Continue Surge in March

WASHINGTON - Jun 2/14 - SNS -- Pulse exports from Myanmar continued to escalate in March, rising above month and year earlier levels, according to the latest data from the country's ministry of commerce. . . . Continue

Excellent U.S. Bean Seeding Progress

WASHINGTON - Jun 3/14 - SNS -- After a slow start, planting of this year's dry edible bean crops is making excellent progress, pulling ahead of the recent five-year average for the beginning of June, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters. . . . Continue

Easier Tone in Dry Beans

VANCOUVER - Jun 7/14 - SNS -- International dry edible bean markets maintained their easier tone through the past week as the number of sellers inched ahead of the number of active buyers. . . . Continue

U.S. Bean Seeding Pushes Above Average

WASHINGTON - Jun 10/14 - SNS -- Seeding of this year's dry edible bean crop in the United States is advancing at a slightly better than average pace as farmers in North Dakota experienced another good week in the field, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters. . . . Continue

Dry Beans Find Support

VANCOUVER - Jun 13/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean markets found some support during the past week from delays harvesting Argentina's crop and tight supplies in North America. . . . Continue

Above Average U.S. Bean Seeding Progress

WASHINGTON - Jun 17/14 - SNS -- Seeding of this year's dry edible bean crop in the United States made excellent progress during the past week, with rapid progress in North Dakota and other key states offsetting below average progress in Michigan, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters. . . . Continue

Growing Tension in Bean Markets

VANCOUVER - Jun 22/14 - SNS -- International dry edible bean markets finished the week's trading with growing tension between exporters and importers over the future for white bean prices. . . . Continue

U.S. Bean Seeding Wrapping Up

WASHINGTON - Jun 23/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean growers in the United States are wrapping up seeding in most states, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters. . . . Continue

Improved South African Bean Crop

PRETORIA - Jun 26/14 - SNS -- South Africa expects to harvest its largest dry edible bean crop since 2001, according to the latest crop production forecasts by the South Africa Grain Information Service (SAGIS). . . . Continue

Canada Dry Bean Area by Class - June 2014

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Canadian Area Does Not Affect Beans

VANCOUVER - Jun 28/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean markets were not affected by Statistics Canada's seeded area report for this year. . . . Continue

Dry Bean Area Jumps

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Actual and intended dry edible bean plantings in the Unite States jumped 28% over last year to an estimated 1.75 million acres, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. . . . Continue

U.S. Bean Seeding Pushes Above Average

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Most of this year;s dry edible bean crops have emerged in the United States, but the condition of crops is mixed, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters. . . . Continue

U.S. Could Harvest 22% More Beans

VANCOUVER - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean growers in the United States planted more land to beans and chickpeas than initially intended, boosting this year's seeded area almost 400,000 acres to just under 1.75 million. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jun 4/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jun and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

Firmer Tone in Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Jun 7/14 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets finished the week's trading on a generally firmer note, with product available from growers and processors falling behind the short term needs of the market. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jun 12/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jun and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

Mixed Week in Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Jun 13/14 - SNS -- North American birdseed ingredients posted a mixed performance as markets adjusted to news about seeding progress. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jun 19/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jun and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

Mixed Week in Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Jun 20/14 - SNS -- North American birdseed ingredient markets finished the week's trading unchanged to firmer in sympathy with grain and oilseed markets. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Jun 26/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Jun and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

Canada Canaryseed Area by Class - June 2014

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Birdseeds Await Area Reports

VANCOUVER - Jun 28/14 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets were little changed in limited trading interest the last half of the week. . . . Continue

Proso Millet Area Plunges

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Area planted to proso millet in 2014 is estimated at 470,000 acres, down 250,000 acres from 2013, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. . . . Continue

Sunflower Area Expanding 8%

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Sunflower in the United States this year are expected to end up around 1.71 million acres, up 8% from 2013, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. Harvested area is expected to increase 11% from last year to 1.63 million acres. . . . Continue

Proso Millet Area Plunges

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Area planted to proso millet in 2014 is estimated at 470,000 acres, down 250,000 acres from 2013, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. . . . Continue

Sunflower Area Expanding 8%

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Sunflower in the United States this year are expected to end up around 1.71 million acres, up 8% from 2013, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. Harvested area is expected to increase 11% from last year to 1.63 million acres. . . . Continue

Largest Safflower Area Since 2008

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Planted area of safflower increased 5% from 2013, to 183,500 acres in 2014, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. . . . Continue

Largest Safflower Area Since 2008

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Planted area of safflower increased 5% from 2013, to 183,500 acres in 2014, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. . . . Continue

AgCanada Expects Residuals To Tighten

VANCOUVER - Jun 20/14 - SNS -- In its latest monthly review of Canadian chickpeas Agriculture Canada's market analysis branch in Winnipeg updated forecasts for 2014. . . . Continue

Canada Chickpea Area by Class - June 2014

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Markets Pay Attention to Canadian Chickpeas

VANCOUVER - Jun 28/14 - SNS -- Chickpea markets finished the week's trading on a relatively quiet note, with markets paying increased attention to the situation in Canada. . . . Continue

Mixed Week In Lentils

VANCOUVER - Jun 7/14 - SNS -- North American lentil markets registered a mixed performance during the past week against improved market participation by buyers and sellers. . . . Continue

Limited Offers of New Crop Lentils

VANCOUVER - Jun 13/14 - SNS -- International lentil markets maintained their mixed tone through the past week, with the number of sellers pushing just ahead of buyer participation. . . . Continue

Few Changes in Lentils

VANCOUVER - Jun 20/14 - SNS -- Lentil markets were little changed under relatively light trading conditions. . . . Continue

Canada Lentil Area by Class - June 2014

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Modest Surprise Over Lentil Acreage

VANCOUVER - Jun 28/14 - SNS -- International lentils markets were modestly surprised by this year's Statistics Canada seeded area estimates for 2014. . . . Continue

USDA Buys 3,070 MT Pulses

KANSAS CITY - Jun 4/14 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here confirmed the purchase of 3,070 metric tons (MT) of pulses for shipment as food aid. . . . Continue

Saskatchewan Seeding Progress to June 2, 2014

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Saskatchewan Special Crop Conditions to June 2, 2014

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Saskatchewan Seeding Progress Around Average

REGINA - Jun 5/14 - SNS -- Seeding has been making good progress in Saskatchewan, though recent rains are slowing farmers down, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. . . . Continue

United Kingdom Pulse Usage in Compound Feeds - April 2014

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Improved Liquidity in Peas

VANCOUVER - Jun 7/14 - SNS -- North American field pea markets finished the week's trading on a generally easier note, reflecting improved liquidity in Canadian field pea markets. . . . Continue

Buyers May Regain Some Market Power

VANCOUVER - Jun 7/14 - SNS -- For much of the past couple of years tight supplies of key pulses have strongly influenced price direction. For the coming year, markets expect to see more power returned to the hands of buyers as available supplies of pulses. . . . Continue

Bulk Pea Exports Regaining Momentum

VANCOUVER - Jun 9/14 - SNS -- The pace of field pea exports from Canada managed a significant improvement in May, soaring above the quantity moved in April, but dropping 8% below the average monthly pace set between August and April. . . . Continue

French Pea Exports Down in April

VANCOUVER - Jun 10/14 - SNS -- The pace of field pea exports from France eased in April, dropping below both the previous month and year earlier levels, according to data compiled by the Union Nationale Interprofessionnelle des Plantes Riches en Proteines (UNIP). . . . Continue

Saskatchewan Seeding Nears Completion

REGINA - Jun 12/14 - SNS -- Seeding of this year's crops are in the final stages in Saskatchewan, with some processors reporting that all pulses that farmers in tend to plant their areas are now in the ground. . . . Continue

India - Kharif Crop Seeding Progress - June 13, 2014

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India Starts Planting Kharif Pulses

VANCOUVER - Jun 13/14 - SNS -- Seeding of this year's kharif or monsoon season crops is underway in India, with farmers showing some enthusiasm for pulses. . . . Continue

June Starts With Strong Pea Movement

VANCOUVER - Jun 13/14 - SNS -- There was little change in field pea markets during the past week, despite continued improvements in export movement from Canada. . . . Continue

USDA Tenders for 3,250 MT Pulses

KANSAS CITY - Jun 19/14 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here is seeking offers of 3,250 metric tons (MT) of pulses for shipment as food aid. . . . Continue

USDA - Actual and Prospective PL-480 Food Aid Purchases Aug, 2014

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Saskatchewan Pulse Crop Development to June 16, 2014

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Saskatchewan Special Crop Conditions to June 16, 2014

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India Kharif Seeding Progress to Jun 20, 2014

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Below Average Seeding Progress in India

VANCOUVER - Jun 21/14 - SNS -- International field pea markets found some support in the fact India's farmers made below average progress seeding crops during the past week. . . . Continue

U.S. STB Censures CP and BNSF

WASHINGTON - Jun 25/14 - SNS -- Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) and BNSF Railway Company must begin publishing weekly status reports as of June 27 as part of an effort to clear the backlog of grains orders in the United States. . . . Continue

India - Kharif Season Minimum Support Prices 2014

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India Increases Kharif MSP

VANCOUVER - Jun 25/14 - SNS -- India announced modest increases in minimum support prices (MSP) for this year's kharif or summer pulse crops. . . . Continue

Saskatchewan Special Crop Conditions to June 23, 2014

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Saskatchewan Crop Development Delayed

VANCOUVER - Jun 26/14 - SNS -- Saskatchewan's farmers have virtually finished seeding this year's pulse and specialty crops, but almost half the crop is developing at a slower than normal pace because of the delay in seeding and cool wreather, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. . . . Continue

Canada -- Specialty Crop Production Summary

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Canada Field Pea Area by Class - June 2014

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Canada - June Area Versus Actual Planted Area

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India Kharif Seeding Progress to Jun 27, 2014

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Canadian Farmers Boost Pulse Area

OTTAWA - Jun 27/14 - SNS -- Canadian farmers continued to decrease the amount of land they intentionally left unseeded as they plant record oilseed and pulse crops, judging from Statistics Canada's seeded area estimates for 2014. . . . Continue

Pea Markets Confounded by Reports

VANCOUVER - Jun 28/14 - SNS -- North American field pea markets finished the week;s trading on a relatively quiet note as they try to assess the implications of the latest seeding area estimates from Canada, anticipate Monday's USDA report. . . . Continue

Modest Increase in Mustard Inventories

VANCOUVER - Jun 20/14 - SNS -- In its latest monthly review of Canadian mustard seed Agriculture Canada's market analysis branch in Winnipeg updated forecasts for 2014. . . . Continue

Canada Mustard Area by Class - June 2014

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U.S. Mustard Area Down 20%

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Farmers in the United States have reduced land in mustard seed, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. . . . Continue

U.S. Mustard Area Down 20%

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/14 - SNS -- Farmers in the United States have reduced land in mustard seed, according to the USDA's seeded area report for 2014. . . . Continue