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Put buyers bet CBOT wheat’s strength won’t last

By GFM Network News November 5, 2014

Reuters — Chicago wheat prices may have rallied more than 10 per cent since October 1, but judging by a jump in bearish put option positions tied to the March delivery slot, they are likely to turn lower going into the New Year. More than 3,600 put options were bought at the $4.80, $4.90 and […] Read more

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No frost but excess rain for Argentina wheat

By GFM Network News November 4, 2014

Buenos Aires / Reuters — Argentina’s wheat plants were not hit by frost over the weekend as feared but strong rainfall since Saturday has generated excess humidity that could cause an outbreak of disease in the crop, a meteorologist said on Monday. Weather experts last week warned of the possibility of severe spring frosts in […] Read more

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CWRS bids up as basis strengthens

By GFM Network News November 3, 2014

Commodity News Service Canada — Average cash bids for Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat were stronger during the week, underpinned by improving basis levels in Western Canada and stronger Minneapolis wheat futures prices. CWRS prices were about $3.00 higher in central Alberta, up to $6.75 stronger in the Peace region compared to a week […] 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

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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

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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

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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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Red spring wheat bids ease as basis widens

By GFM Network News October 15, 2014

CNS Canada — Average cash bids for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat eased during the week, despite a firmer tone in U.S. futures, as basis levels widened in many areas of Western Canada. Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) bids increased, however, amid improving basis levels. Average CPSR bids were down by 15 cents to […] Read more

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Prairie cash wheat prices up as U.S. futures move higher

By GFM Network News October 6, 2014

CNS Canada — Average cash bids for wheat were firmer across Western Canada during the week ended Friday, lifted by strengthening U.S. futures and improving basis levels for some classes of wheat. CWRS (Canada Western Red Spring) prices were up between C$10 and $16 compared to a week ago, with the best pricing opportunities still […] Read more

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Russia surprises peers with early wheat export market exit

By GFM Network News October 1, 2014

London/Moscow | Reuters — Russian wheat has made a surprise early exit from key global export markets, despite the country’s near-record crop, after domestic prices rose in the fallout from the Ukraine crisis. With a bumper crop and the rouble close to historic lows, Russia could reasonably be expected to actively supply wheat to key […] Read more

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Winter Wheat

Put buyers bet CBOT wheat’s strength won’t last

No frost but excess rain for Argentina wheat

CWRS bids up as basis strengthens

Few changes expected in Canadian crop area

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

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

Prairie CWRS bids up as basis moves to a premium

Red spring wheat bids ease as basis widens

Prairie cash wheat prices up as U.S. futures move higher

Russia surprises peers with early wheat export market exit

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