Scientists are developing hybrid wheat seeds that promise higher, more consistent crop yields as drought becomes more common across the U.S. Plains.
U.S. researchers bet on hybrid, GMO seeds to make wheat profitable again
Cutbacks linked to drop in variety applications
Plant Breeders’ Rights Office receiving fewer cereal applications, 15 years after feds closed agriculture research facilities
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Plant Breeders’ Rights Office is receiving fewer applications for IP protection, for wheat and other cereal crop varieties
Canada’s cereal breeding system is failing. Who fills the gap?
Agriculture Canada breeds 80 per cent of Canada’s wheat varieties. A new report says that system in no longer sustainable — and without a transition, some crops could quietly disappear from Prairie fields
Reading Time: 4 minutes Agriculture Canada breeds 80 per cent of Canada’s wheat varieties. A new report says that system in no longer sustainable — and without a transition, some crops could quietly disappear from Prairie fields.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Rising loonie pushes down cash prices
Cash prices for Western Canadian wheat and durum stepped back during the week ended March 11, pushed lower by a stronger Canadian dollar.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids move upward
Western Canadian wheat bids as of March 3, 2026 were higher than the previous week, supported by rising U.S. wheat prices and good export demand for Canadian wheat.
Wheat breeding system no longer works, Canadian Wheat Research Coalition report says
A Canadian Wheat Research Coalition report, published Feb. 26, says the status quo is not an option for Canada’s wheat breeding system. It must be transformed, by farmers.
Prairie CWRS wheat bids rise with U.S. futures
Canada Western Red Spring wheat bids were higher during the week ended Feb. 24, as a rally in the United States futures provided support.
CBOT Weekly: Choppy futures looking for direction
Choppy futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were looking for direction during the week ended Feb. 18, 2026.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Cash prices mostly higher
Western Canadian cash prices for spring wheat were mostly higher and those for durum were a pinch lower for the week ended Feb. 17. A firmer tone United States wheat complex offered support, as did the Canadian dollar which lost six-tenths of a cent on the week.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat declines, durum higher
Spring wheat prices in Western Canada were lower, while durum prices showed modest grains during the week ended Feb. 10, 2026.