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Pulse Crops And Canola Favoured Over Wheat And Durum In Saskatchewan

Dec 14, 2015

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A grain market analyst favors pulse crops and canola over wheat and durum for spring seeding intentions in Saskatchewan.

Neil Townsend with G3 says pulse crops are in strong demand because of drought in India.

As well Townsend says, demand remains strong for some oilseeds,

Townsend says large supplies of wheat and durum continue to pressure the world market.

Source : CKRM

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