Wheat bids in Western Canada were weak for the week ended April 5, with losses observed across the Prairies. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down $10-$14 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Prices were
CWRS wheat bids down, CPSR mixed
MGEX May spring wheat futures dropped while Chicago and K.C. wheats rose on the week
Demand strength, moderate supplies lift cattle prices
Eastern buyers took some higher-quality slaughter cattle
Market activity was steady and predictable at Manitoba’s cattle auction for the week ended March 29. With fewer slaughter cattle coming to market each week, prices remained fairly even, lifting up three to five cents per pound in some areas. Some slaughter cattle stayed local, with higher-quality cattle heading east into Ontario and Quebec. “Fed
Load limits, calving season drag on activity at auctions
Nebraska was often a major buyer of Manitoba cattle
As temperatures rise and calving season hits full swing, cattle auction activity in Manitoba was fairly predictable for the week ended March 22. “Numbers were lower than previous weeks,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Buying Order Co. “We expect supplies of feeder cattle to decrease steadily from now until May.” On top of calving season,
Wheat bids up across Prairies, except Manitoba
Minneapolis, Chicago and Kansas City May wheat futures all rose on the week
Wheat bids in Western Canada were strong for the week ended March 22, with gains observed everywhere except Manitoba. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were mostly up $4-$7 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Prices
CWRS, CPSR wheat bids on the rise
Minneapolis, Kansas City and Chicago May wheat values climbed higher on the week
Wheat bids in Western Canada were strong for the week ended March 15, with gains observed across the board. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up $1 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices
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