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Pea Tone Somewhat Easier

PANAMA - Aug 17/18 - SNS -- International field pea markets finished the week's trading with a somewhat easier undertone against rising harvest selling pressure in northern hemisphere countries.

Canada's harvest started the week at over 21% complete, compared to 28% by the middle of August last year and the recent average of just over 19%.

Saskatchewan Agriculture reporting another 21% was ready to straight combine and 2% in swath. Continued dry and hot conditions are drying down crops rapidly, suggesting farmers will make excellent progress harvesting this year's crop.

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