Field Peas Remain Firm
PANAMA - Sep 22/23 - SNS -- Field pea markets maintained their relatively firm tone through the past week, helped by relatively strong opening season movement and an apparent tightening of stocks on farms.
Rising bids to farmers in Canada and a tightening of spreads between high and low bids helped lift nominal export values.
The greatest strength remains in specialty peas such as maple, followed by greens, with yellows trailing by a wide margin because of a more ample supply situation.
Mixed Mood In Birdseeds
PANAMA - Sep 22/23 - SNS --North American birdseed markets remained mixed during the past week on contrasting supply concerns in Canada and the United States.
Canaryseed continued to strengthen, while white proso millet was steady on the week and oil sunflower seed eased.
The U.S. Baesed National Sunflower Association noted, "Trading in the week ahead will focus on the USDA Grain Stocks report (due on September 29). Traders are expecting sunflower seed stocks to be up significantly from a year ago and the five-year average after last year’s large crop."