STAT Communications Ag Market News

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."

Lentils Fret About India

PANAMA - Sep 22/23 - SNS -- Lentil markets finished the week on an uneasy note, with Canadian exporters…

Edible Beans Find Firmer Footing

PANAMA - Sep 22/23 - SNS -- Dry edible bean markets finished the week's trading on a generally firmer…

Moderate Volatility In Mustard

PANAMA - Sep 22/23 - SNS -- Recent volatility remained in play in mustard seed markets with values tending…