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CME bars grain traders for years over wash trades, spoofing

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 5, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– CME Group said Friday it barred a grain trader from its markets for three years for executing noncompetitive transactions and suspended another for two years for market manipulation. The traders, Aleksey Vsemirnov and Stephen Duggan, could not immediately be reached for comment. Vsemirnov executed numerous non-competitive transactions in wheat, oats, rice, […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Lentils, Markets, Reuters, Spring Wheat

Sources say BASF mulling potential bid for Syngenta

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 3, 2015

Reuters — German chemicals group BASF is considering a potential offer for Syngenta, its Swiss rival which has received a C$56 billion takeover offer from Monsanto, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. BASF is speaking to investment bankers about the possibility of an offer for Syngenta, though it has made no decision and […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids fall as U.S. futures drop sharply

By GFM Network News June 1, 2015

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for wheat on the Prairies were weaker during the week ended Friday, as a sharp drop in U.S. wheat futures weighed on prices. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$1 to $11 per tonne lower, with bids ranging from about $204 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan to […] Read more

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New Russian wheat tax puts exporters, traders on edge

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 29, 2015

Moscow | Reuters –– Russia approved the launch of a new wheat export tax from July 1, which traders say could threaten profits on advance contracts for the new crop if the rouble weakens in coming months. Russia’s government said Friday that the new tax was intended to stop exports surging if the rouble drops […] Read more

A new paper finds nutritional composition of modern wheat is similar to wheat grown in Canada 150 years ago. (Gloria Gingera/University of Saskatchewan photo courtesy CNW Group/Healthy Grains Institute)

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Study of CWRS wheats counters diet book’s claims

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News May 29, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters — The amount of protein in Canadian wheat has fluctuated little in 141 years, according to the most extensive study of its kind, countering claims that radical changes in the grain are making people sick. Dieters have shunned wheat, the key ingredient in bread, cookies and noodles, since the 2011 bestseller Wheat […] Read more

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Prairie wheat bids rise with improving basis

By GFM Network News May 25, 2015

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for Canadian wheat were stronger during the week ended Friday, as basis levels improved. A firmer tone in U.S. wheat futures was also supportive. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$6-$12 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $204 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan to $223 […] Read more

Crops, Finishers, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

CNS Canada –– Relative strength in the feed wheat market in Western Canada compared to milling wheat is making feed channels a more attractive option for some growers with lower-end milling wheat left to sell. “Right now, feed is pretty well on par with a lot of the base milling-grade wheats,” said Jared Seitz, trade […] Read more

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Prairie wheat bids up sharply as U.S. futures rally

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for Canadian wheat were stronger during the week ended Thursday, as U.S. wheat futures rallied sharply higher and basis levels improved, in general. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$10-$13 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $196 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan to $214 per […] Read more

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Cash wheat market up slightly with U.S. futures

By GFM Network News May 11, 2015

CNS Canada — Cash bids for Prairie wheat were steady to slightly higher during the week ended Friday, finding support from strength in U.S. wheat futures markets. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were steady to C$3.50 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $186 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan to $204 […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Wheats in CWRS, CPSR classes up for review

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 9, 2015

Owners of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat varieties have until month’s end to decide whether to put their products through more trials, or let their varieties be reclassified. The Canadian Grain Commission on Friday announced a review of the CWRS and CPSR wheat classes will start immediately, citing […] Read more

Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

GFM Network News

Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

Spring Wheat

CME bars grain traders for years over wash trades, spoofing

Sources say BASF mulling potential bid for Syngenta

Prairie wheat bids fall as U.S. futures drop sharply

New Russian wheat tax puts exporters, traders on edge

Study of CWRS wheats counters diet book’s claims

Prairie wheat bids rise with improving basis

Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

Prairie wheat bids up sharply as U.S. futures rally

Cash wheat market up slightly with U.S. futures

Wheats in CWRS, CPSR classes up for review

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