February 27, 2024 - Organic Update - Ancient Grain/HRSW/Yellow Peas

Good morning:

I'm seeing steady demand for yellow peas and have been all winter. What this means for producers I don't know, except to state that the demand for no-chemical protein is high and steady. Bring forward any peas you want sold as the prices are solid and steady in the $23+ range for southern areas. 

I have buyers interested in ancient grains (einkorn, spelt, khorasan, etc). Consider planting a few acres or if you have some, by all means let me know. There's a lot of guardedness with the special grains in order to keep prices up but in my opinion all that results is a lack of price and market discovery...meaning that in the long run, an opportunity goes out the window due not to lack of interest but lack of knowledge. 

Our rail bid system is up and running. This allows special order delivery door to door and I believe would be of interest in points east of Manitoba and south into the U.S.A.

I'd like feedback on the prior weeks' new crop crop contracts on flax. What do you think?

In parting: There is a good steady market and demand for yellow peas driven by overseas buyers. Good demand for red milling wheat but must be of quality to expect much price wise. Consistent demand for ancient grains so consider planting some out if you can find seed. Consistent demand for organic hard white white both winter and summer. 

Let me know.  

Thanks,

Andrew