Firm Birdseed Undertone
VANCOUVER - Apr 18/14 - SNS -- North American birdseed ingredient markets continued to firm during the past week, helped by a surprising lack of interest in growing sunflower seed in the United States.
Markets are worried this signals an intention to become less diversified in what is sown this year, which could have an impact on minor birdseed ingredients.
New crop bids for both oil and confectionary sunflower are unusually strong for this time of season, reflecting fundamental supply worries.
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