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Asia buyers face problems post-wheat board

By GFM Network News October 30, 2014

Commodity News Service Canada — Before the 2012/13crop year, when the Canadian Wheat Board was stripped of its monopoly to market western Canadian wheat, some Asian companies purchased large amounts from Canada. But since the single desk has ended, there have been challenges with purchasing Canadian wheat, causing some companies to reduce the amount they […] Read more

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Few changes expected in Canadian crop area

By GFM Network News October 30, 2014

Commodity News Service Canada — It doesn’t appear there will be any dramatic changes to acreage for most crops next year, says a market analyst for CWB. Bruce Burnett gave some broad estimates for plantings in 2015 at the opening session of the Cereals North America conference in Winnipeg. “My thought is we’re going to […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Canadian durum quality the worst on record

By GFM Network News October 29, 2014

Commodity News Service Canada — The 2014/15 (Aug/Jul) Canadian durum (CWAD) crop is the worst on record quality-wise, Bruce Burnett, weather and crop specialist with CWB said during a presentation at the Cereals of North America conference in Winnipeg. Only four per cent of the Canadian crop is grading as number one, with another 19 […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Oats

Ont. barley, oat growers set to vote on GFO membership

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News October 27, 2014

Ontario’s Farm Products Marketing Commission will run a vote for the province’s oats and barley growers starting Friday, to decide whether Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) will be the growers’ voice going forward. The commission will conduct a mail-in vote from Friday (Oct. 31) to Nov. 17 to see whether oat and barley growers wish […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie CWRS bids mostly higher despite losses in U.S. futures

By GFM Network News October 27, 2014

CNS Canada — Average cash bids for Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat were mostly higher during the week, despite weakness in Minneapolis spring wheat futures as basis levels improved in most regions. Prices in the Peace region of Alberta declined, however, as basis levels widened out. CWRS prices were between $1.50 lower in the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Weather

Upside likely limited for rising feed barley market

By GFM Network News October 23, 2014

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices in Western Canada have shown some strength over the past month, but will need outside support to continue to move higher. Barley prices at Lethbridge, Alta. have moved off their harvest lows of $160 per tonne a month ago, to current levels around $180 per tonne, said Jim Beusekom […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

U.S. wheat futures rising, but watching corn and beans

By GFM Network News October 22, 2014

CNS Canada — U.S. wheat futures have shown some strength over the past month, but advancing harvest pressure from soybeans and corn may come forward to limit any additional independent strength in wheat over the next few weeks. After setting contract lows on Oct. 1, all three U.S. wheat markets have trended higher through the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Oats

Relative oats strength running into resistance

By GFM Network News October 21, 2014

CNS Canada –– Oats bids in Western Canada are holding steady for the time being, but could be due for a setback given the weak U.S. corn market and declining nearby demand. “My bias is towards oats prices going down in relation to other commodities,” said Ryan McKnight of Linear Grain at Carman, Man. Demand […] Read more

Cereals, Columns, Marketing

Changing times, yet again for grain prices

With risks of global change and bad  harvest weather, farmers can take action 

By Brian Wittal October 20, 2014

Over the past month a number of things have happened that are going to impact world grain prices. Reports from the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture are saying that due to conflicts they expect that at least 15 per cent of the crops in Eastern regions will be lost because they have not been tended to […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie CWRS bids up as basis moves to a premium

By GFM Network News October 20, 2014

CNS Canada — Average cash bids for Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat were higher during the week, as basis levels moved higher, now offering farmers a premium over futures in many areas. CWRS prices were up between about $7 and C$13 compared to a week ago. The best pricing opportunities were still available in […] Read more

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