Source: Michael Raine, Producer.com, February 25, 2019 Wheat headed lower as international markets appeared to be more robust than many analysts had thought. Even hard red spring types were under pressure as American exports ran into heavy competition from the European Union and Russia. It was largely suspected that Russian supplies were heavily depleted as… Continue reading Wheat markets take a tumble
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2019 good year for Prairie spring wheat, not so much for durum
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, December 20, 2018 While spring wheat prices in Western Canada enjoyed a strong year, durum prices weren’t so lucky. Heading into 2019, spring wheat prices could fall victim to increasing global wheat acreage, while durum prices will need to see acreage fall. When looking at data from the PDQ (Price… Continue reading 2019 good year for Prairie spring wheat, not so much for durum
Western Canadian wheat bids rise with U.S. futures
Source: Commodity News Service Canada, Glen Hallick, Producer.com, December 17, 2018 Wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly up for the week ended Dec. 14, as strength in the Unites States futures and a weaker Canadian dollar. Average Canadian Western Red Spring (13.5 percent CWRS) wheat prices were mostly up C$2 to C$7, except for eastern… Continue reading Western Canadian wheat bids rise with U.S. futures
Prairie wheat bids down with U.S. futures
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, November 9, 2018 Wheat bids in Western Canada were lower for the week ended Nov. 8, following the lead of dropping United States futures markets. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 percent CWRS) wheat prices were down slightly, falling by less than a dollar to C$2 per tonne, according… Continue reading Prairie wheat bids down with U.S. futures
Dropping dollar pushes Prairie wheat bids higher
Source: Ashley Robinson Commodity News Service, October 15, 2018 Wheat bids in Western Canada were higher for the week ended Oct. 12, taking support from a weaker Canadian dollar. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5% CWRS) wheat prices were up by C$11 to C$13 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points… Continue reading Dropping dollar pushes Prairie wheat bids higher
Dropping U.S. futures push Prairie wheat bids down
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, September 10, 2018 Winnipeg – Wheat bids in Western Canada were down again for the week ended Sept. 7, following the lead of the United States futures markets. While U.S. futures dropped significantly, a weaker Canadian dollar held back losses for Prairie wheat bids. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5… Continue reading Dropping U.S. futures push Prairie wheat bids down
Prairie wheat bids follow U.S. futures higher
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, April 9, 2018 Winnipeg (CNS Canada) – Wheat bids in Western Canada rose for the week ended April 6, following the lead of United States futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 percent CWRS) wheat prices rose by C$13 to C$16 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price… Continue reading Prairie wheat bids follow U.S. futures higher
Plant wheat before frost is out?
Source: Jeremy Simes, Producer.com, February 1, 2018 RED DEER — Seeding wheat as early as mid-February may soon be a reality for some farmers. Even mid-March might be possible for producers on the northern Prairies. While researcher Graham Collier cautions against seeding that early now, his preliminary work is showing solid results. “It’s a little nerve-wracking… Continue reading Plant wheat before frost is out?
Lacombe grower to lead wheat research organization
Source: Brian Cross, The Western Producer, October 17, 2017 Western Canada’s newest farmer-funded research organization has elected its first executive committee. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) will be led by chairperson Terry Young, a wheat grower from Lacombe, Alta., vice-chair Laura Reiter from Radisson, Sask., and secretary-treasurer Cale Jefferies from Glenboro, Man. The executive… Continue reading Lacombe grower to lead wheat research organization
Farmers grow donated wheat to help raise money for Sask. youth ranch
Source: CBC News, October 9, 2017 Seed, land, labour all donated to help Broken Arrow Youth Ranch help families Farmers across Saskatchewan came together this year to help support the Broken Arrow Youth Ranch by doing what they do best: growing bushels of wheat. The Broken Arrow Youth Ranch in the Wood Mountain area of… Continue reading Farmers grow donated wheat to help raise money for Sask. youth ranch