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In late 2016, linseed prices in western Europe jumped due to restricted Russian imports. That prompted an increase in Canadian
Read MoreIn late 2016, linseed prices in western Europe jumped due to restricted Russian imports. That prompted an increase in Canadian
Read MoreEarlier this month, the USDA issued its estimate of the 2016 US flax crop at 220,000 tonnes, down 14% from
Read MoreThe latest StatsCan export data for November showed 35,400 tonnes of flax had been exported, well below last year and
Read MoreFor most of 2016/17, farm deliveries of flax have been well below average levels. Exports have been able to keep
Read MoreStatsCan’s final estimate of the 2016 flax crop at 579,000 tonnes was very close to its initial estimate in August.
Read MoreFlax bids across western Canada rose sharply last week, gaining $0.50-1.50 per bushel after a long period of relatively little
Read MoreThe latest Sask Ag crop report showed the flax harvest advanced to 92% complete as of Nov 21. In addition,
Read MoreCommercial inventories of flax started off 2016/17 far above normal levels but have since dropped off as farmer deliveries have
Read MoreFlax bids in western Canada have risen in the past few weeks, climbing out of the range that’s been in
Read MoreAfter a sizable boost in 2015/16 ending stocks, those year-end stockpiles are expected to drop back again in 2016/17. Largely,
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