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Average durum prices on the week were narrowly mixed.
Grain Markets, Markets

CWRS wheat bids rise, but run into resistance

Minneapolis, Chicago and Kansas City futures backed off from their nearby highs

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada edged higher during the week ended Aug. 10, although the U.S. futures backed away from their nearby highs and the North American wheat market showed signs of running into resistance. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $1-$2 per
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy fall on firmer dollar, rains

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Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grains and oilseed futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by broad selling in commodities and equities as a firmer dollar prompted worries about export prospects for U.S. supplies, traders and analysts said. Wheat prices notched some of the biggest declines among agricultural products, dropping after rising slightly during the previous session.
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Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Prices recover from recent losses

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Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures rose on Tuesday in a turnaround from recent sharp losses, while soymeal futures neared a two-week high following a decision by Argentina to suspend cuts to export taxes for the livestock feed, traders said. Prices were recovering after tumbling on Friday when the U.S. Department of
Drought in the winter wheat grazing area of the southern Plains caused early movement of calves from wheat pastures into feedlots.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Forced liquidation a cause of volatility in beef cattle prices

There are record meat supplies in the U.S., but demand has been boosted by the strong economy

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Several producers recently expressed their frustration with the volatility in cattle prices. Price movements of several dollars can occur from one day to the next, and cash and futures market prices even seem to move in opposite directions at times. Of course, uncertainty causes market volatility, and a number of supply-and-demand challenges are adding to
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Moisture stress seen in crops, rain needed to fill out grains

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 13

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Southwest Region Little to no rain over the past week.  Crops are turning quickly due to hot and dry conditions.  Harvest is starting in most areas. Winter wheat and fall rye are being harvested.  Yields are reported as average with good quality. Click here for the Crop Weather Report for the week ending August 12
Dried Ear of Cereal crop in studio isolated against white background.
Grain Markets, Markets

Prairie wheat bids march higher

As weather concerns continue to mount, prices head upwards

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada continued their climb upwards for the week ended Aug. 2. Heat and dryness concerns throughout Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia continued to drive the United States futures markets higher during the week. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 per cent CWRS) wheat prices were up
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Dry conditions continue across Manitoba

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 7

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Southwest Region Little to no rain over the past week. Hot and dry weather is turning crops quickly. Major thunderstorms with hail activity around the north and south of Hamiota, causing crop damage. Grasshoppers are becoming prevalent in field margins. Click here for the Crop Weather Report for the week ending August 6 Winter wheat
Wheat and US dollars
Grain Markets, Markets

World weather concerns send Prairie wheat bids higher

Several key regional production estimates have been lowered

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Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada climbed higher during the week ended July 27, as heat and dryness concerns in a number of key wheat-growing regions of the world sparked a rally in the United States futures. Production estimates out of Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia were all seeing downward revisions,

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