Pulse and Specialty Crop Market News for October 2014

U.S. Bean Harvest Two-Thirds Complete

WASHINGTON - Oct 7/14 - SNS -- Overall dry edible bean harvest activity lags last year in the United States, but national harvest progress is similar to last year, judging from the latest state level crop progress reports from USDA NASS reporters. . . . Continue

USDA NASS Bean Production Estimates By State

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USDA NASS Dry Edible Bean Estimates by Variety

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U.S. Bean Harvest Up 19%

WASHINGTON - Oct 10/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean production in the United States is expected to total 29 million cwt (100 pound units) or 1.317 million metric tons (MT), according to the USDA's latest crop report. . . . Continue

Minor Gain in NAFTA Bean Supply

VANCOUVER - Oct 10/14 - SNS -- Bigger dry edible bean crops in the United States and Canada have pushed available supplies of dry edible beans for the coming season above the recent average for the continent. . . . Continue

North American Dry Edible Bean Situation

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Easier Tone in World Bean Markets

VANCOUVER - Oct 11/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean prices finished the week on an easier note in both international and North American markets. . . . Continue

Easier Tone in World Bean Markets

VANCOUVER - Oct 18/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean markets registered a mixed performance in relatively light trade through the past week. . . . Continue

Bulgarian Pulse Use, Production Increasing

WASHINGTON Oct 22/14 - SNS -- Pulse consumption and production in Bulgaria is expected to grow through the next few years in response to rsing consumer interest and efforts by the government to encourage production. . . . Continue

World Dry Bean Markets Inch Lower

VANCOUVER - Oct 25/14 - SNS -- Dry edible bean markets finished the week on a generally easier note on world markets. . . . Continue

South Africa Expects Larger Bean Area

VANCOUVER - Oct 28/14 - SNS -- Farmers in South Africa intend to increase land in dry edible beans during the country's summer cropping season, according to the latest seeding intentions estimates from South Africa Grain Information Service (SAGIS). . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Oct 2/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Oct and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Oct 9/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Oct and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

Sunflower Output Seen Up 21%

WASHINGTON - Oct 10/14 - SNS -- This year's sunflower crop is expected to total 2.45 billion pounds, up 21% from 2013, according to the USDA's latest crop report. Oil and confection numbers were combined for this report. . . . Continue

United States Minor Oilseed Supply Update

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Mixed Week in Birdseeds

VANCOUVER - Oct 11/14 - SNS -- North American birdseed ingredient markets posted a mixed finish on the week against relatively light trading interest. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Oct 16/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Oct and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

Canaryseed Holds Steady

VANCOUVER - Oct 18/14 - SNS -- Birdseed ingredient markets ended the week's trading on a mixed note in relatively light trading interest. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Oct 23/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Oct and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

USDA National Sunflower Market Summary

MINNEAPOLIS - Oct 30/14 - SNS -- The USDA's weekly national sunflower seed market review was released today. The report covers the period ending Oct and covers U.S. seed, oil and meal markets for regular and mid-oleic acid sunflower seed. . . . Continue

Chickpea Grower Bids Seen Declining

VANCOUVER - Oct 18/14 - SNS -- In its latest monthly review of Canadian chickpeas Agriculture Canada's market analysis branch in Winnipeg updated forecasts for 2014. . . . Continue

Lentils Ease As Harvest Wraps Up

VANCOUVER - Oct 11/14 - SNS -- International lentil markets eased slightly as the North American harvest started to wrap up. . . . Continue

Modest Harvest Selling Pressure

VANCOUVER - Oct 18/14 - SNS -- North American lentil markets finished the week with a slightly easier undertone, reflecting increased availability of new crop product from farmers in Canada and the United States. . . . Continue

Lentils Maintain Firm Tone

VANCOUVER - Oct 25/14 - SNS -- International lentil markets maintained their firm tone in relatively light trade during the past week. . . . Continue

Saskatchewan Harvest Progress to September 29, 2014

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France - Field Pea Export Summary - August 2014

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French Pea Exports Rebound in August

VANCOUVER - Oct 9/14 - SNS -- Field pea exports from France rebounded in August, jumping above the previous month but remaining below year earlier levels, according to data compiled by the Union Nationale Interprofessionnelle des Plantes Riches en Proteines (UNIP). . . . Continue

Saskatchewan Harvest Progress to October 6, 2014

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Canada - Crop Production Comparison - Oct 2014

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Little Change in Field Pea Markets

VANCOUVER - Oct 11/14 - SNS -- Field pea markets were generally unchanged on the week against steady export movement from both Canada and the United States. . . . Continue

New Zealand's Net Pulse Exports Drop

VANCOUVER - Oct 15/14 - SNS -- New Zealand's net pulse exports were down 41% during the first eight months of the 2014 calendar year, reaching 10,152 metric tons (MT), according to trade data available in the Platinum edition of STAT. . . . Continue

Dutch Feed Sector Targets Sustainable Soy

WASHINGTON - Oct 15/14 - SNS -- The Dutch livestock feed sector intends to only source soybeans certified as produced accordingly the requirements set by the Round Table of Responsible Soy (RTRS) beginning at January 1, according to the U.S. agricultural attache for the country. . . . Continue

Saskatchewan Harvest Progress to October 13, 2014

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Rapid Pea Disappearance in Canada

VANCOUVER - Oct 18/14 - SNS -- Improved availability of new crop product and reduced pressure on exporters to meet vessel commitments contributed to a modest easing in field pea values during the past week. . . . Continue

USDA Tenders for 8,240 MT Pulses

KANSAS CITY - Oct 21/14 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here is seeking offers of 8,240 metric tons (MT) of pulses for shipment as food aid. . . . Continue

Saskatchewan Harvest Progress to October 20, 2014

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India Rabi Seeding Progress to Oct 24, 2014

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Canadian Harvest Virtually Complete

VANCOUVER - Oct 24/14 - SNS -- This year's pulse harvest and specialty crop harvest is winding down, with most farmers in Saskatchewan done with this year's harvest, judging from the latest crop progress report from the provincial agriculture department. . . . Continue

Peas Unaffected by Rabi Seeding Reports

VANCOUVER - Oct 25/14 - SNS -- North American field pea markets finished the week little changed, with exporters continuing to move good volumes of product into port positions. . . . Continue

India Minimum Support Prices 2014-15

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Saskatchewan Harvest Progress to October 27, 2014

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Saskatchewan Harvest Wrapping Up

VANCOUVER - Oct 30/14 - SNS -- This year's harvest is virtually complete for all crops in Saskatchewan, with farmers waiting for the weather to improve so they can combine their remaining crops. . . . Continue

India Hikes Rabi MSP

VANCOUVER - Oct 30/14 - SNS -- India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved increases in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for the coming rabi season crops. . . . Continue

India -- Rabi Seding Prohress to October 31, 2014

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Canada -- Specialty Crop Production Summary

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Lower Avrgae Mustard Prices Forecast

VANCOUVER - Oct 18/14 - SNS -- In its latest monthly review of Canadian mustard seed Agriculture Canada's market analysis branch in Winnipeg updated forecasts for 2014. . . . Continue