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Hard red spring wheat bids firm on Prairies
Grain Markets, Markets

Hard red spring wheat bids firm on Prairies

Basis levels varied a bit, but in general remained steady within an established range

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada rose for the week ending Nov. 3, tracking action in the U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 per cent protein CWRS) wheat prices were up C$3 to C$5 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section
Wheat bids rise across Prairies as loonie dips
Grain Markets, Markets

Wheat bids rise across Prairies as loonie dips

December spring wheat was up 5.75 U.S. cents on the week in Minneapolis

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada rose for the week ending Oct. 27. A drop in the Canadian dollar and gains in Minneapolis futures propped up prices. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent) wheat prices were up $11-$13 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to
U.S. biofuel trade fight benefits canola futures
Grain Markets, Markets

U.S. biofuel trade fight benefits canola futures

ICE Futures Canada pulls the plug on barley and wheat

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ICE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed to their highest levels in more than two months during the week ended Oct. 27, as declines in the Canadian dollar and gains in U.S. soyoil provided double the support. The currency was the biggest driver, falling below 78 U.S. cents for the first time since July. The drop
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Grain Markets, Markets

Wheat bids mixed across Western Canada

A lower loonie added support where Minneapolis wheat futures weakened

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed for the week ending Oct. 20 with slight gains in some areas and slight declines in others, as losses in Minneapolis futures were countered by a drop in the Canadian dollar. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent) wheat
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Cereals, News

Column roils wheat grading controversy

Former NFU president Stewart Wells claims the system is under attack, 
but the grain trade says a small change will protect a big market

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Is the Canadian wheat grading system under attack? That’s the concern being raised by former NFU president Stewart Wells, who says the U.S. has painted a target on it, and the local grain trade is helping them zero in. Read more: Grading system needed to ensure proper compensation Wells wrote about his concern for the nation’s
Canadian dollar pressures Prairie wheat bids
Grain Markets, Markets

Canadian dollar pressures Prairie wheat bids

The loonie rose roughly half a cent over the course of the week

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada dipped during the week ended Oct. 13, as the Canadian dollar rose due to higher oil prices. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down as much as $3-$4 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Provincial harvest nearly complete, fall field work in progress

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 16 (FINAL)

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Harvest in Manitoba is nearing completion. Harvest of cereal crops, field peas, and canola is essentially complete. Soybean and flax harvest is close to complete, grain corn and sunflower harvest is ongoing. Germination and stand establishment of winter cereal crops is good; seeded acres are down across the province. Fall field work including tillage, soil
Weaker loonie supports wheat bids on Prairies
Grain Markets, Markets

Weaker loonie supports wheat bids on Prairies

The Canadian dollar dropped roughly half a cent over the course of the week

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada rose during the week which ended Oct. 6, as weakness in the Canadian dollar drove up prices. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up as much as $7 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Soybean harvest nears completion, sunflower harvest begins

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 10

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Minimal precipitation over much of the province allowed good harvest progress to be made in most parts of Manitoba. Canola and cereal harvest is complete in most areas, soybeans are nearing completion, and harvest of grain corn and sunflowers is just starting. Fall field work including post-harvest weed control, fall fertilizer applications, tillage, and soil

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