Western Canadian wheat bids were little affected by a stronger Canadian dollar and the recent drop-off in United States wheat futures during the week ended March 7.
Low exports, declining Black Sea, European milling wheat prices pressure U.S. wheat
U.S. wheat complex also mixed; Canadian prices bolstered by dollar's drop
Wheat futures tested fresh contract lows
Cheaper Russian wheat exports also dragged global wheat prices down
Weaker Canadian dollar lends support, K.C., Chicago and Minneapolis wheat put pressure on prices
Net short position in soybeans grew to its largest level in nearly four years
Total wheat production expected to increase to 33.3 million tonnes; total wheat carryout to 4.2 million
KC wheat firms on demand optimism
CBOT net short position on soybeans more than doubled
Canadian dollar weakened relative to U.S. counterpart