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Prairie cash wheat: Lower loonie strengthens bids

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 9, 2020

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada for the week ended Thursday were up for Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat. Bids for Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) were steady to higher. The Canadian dollar was down by approximately four-10ths of a cent during the week, which provided support […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Cash wheat: Bids get support from U.S. gains

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 13, 2019

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were higher for the week ended Thursday, with gains in CWRS, CPSR and CWAD wheats in all locations. The Canadian dollar was up by more than a 10th of a cent on the week, which tempered gains. Average CWRS (Canada Western Red Spring, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

High-quality durum still top of mind for buyers

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm November 22, 2017

Winnipeg | CNS Canada — Following two years of varying qualities for Canadian durum, the world still wants higher-quality grain, according to Rhyl Doyle. “The world still wants (No. 1) CWAD and last year although the profile was mostly (No. 3) CWAD, they still wanted 1 CWAD. So there are a spectrum of markets for […] Read more

Crops, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Canada resets mildew grading standards on milling wheat

By Alberta Farmer Staff October 9, 2016

Canada’s visual grading standards for mildew in Prairie milling wheat have been relaxed to reflect what’s now known about the actual quality of affected wheat. The Canadian Grain Commission on Friday announced new mildew guidelines, “effective immediately,” for western Canadian milling wheat classes, to allow for an “increased presence” of mildew in visual guides and […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairies see high-protein wheat crop, but few premiums

By Jade Markus October 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– Every year is a different story for wheat crop quality and protein levels — but the saturation of high-protein wheat in the market may mean fewer premiums for Prairie growers this year. The premium price for high-protein wheat has eroded to the point where there’s a shift from grain companies in the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids climb higher

By Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm September 14, 2015

CNS Canada — Cash wheat bids across Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended Friday, as U.S. futures recovered from their five-year lows and Canadian basis levels showed some improvement. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by C$9 to $13 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces, according to […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie CWRS cash bids soften, durum drops sharply

By Terryn Shiells August 4, 2015

CNS Canada — Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat cash bids across Western Canada were weaker during the week ended Friday, as U.S. futures markets plunged once again. Average CWRS wheat prices were down by C$7 to $26 per tonne over the week, with bids ranging from about $203 per tonne in the Peace region […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids mostly higher with U.S. futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm July 6, 2015

CNS Canada — Cash bids for western Canadian wheat were mostly higher during the week ended Friday, with gains in U.S. futures providing some support. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were anywhere from C$2 per tonne lower to as much as $10 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $231 per […] Read more

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Prairie cash wheat: Lower loonie strengthens bids

Cash wheat: Bids get support from U.S. gains

High-quality durum still top of mind for buyers

Canada resets mildew grading standards on milling wheat

Prairies see high-protein wheat crop, but few premiums

Prairie wheat bids climb higher

Prairie CWRS cash bids soften, durum drops sharply

Prairie wheat bids mostly higher with U.S. futures

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