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Quality Canadian durum may be in short supply

By GFM Network News September 7, 2016

CNS Canada — Quality issues with the Canadian durum crop currently being harvested should see the price spreads between top- and low-end grain widen considerably, especially as the carryout from the previous year is also poor quality. Canadian durum stocks, as of July 31, were pegged at 1.1 million tonnes by Statistics Canada in a […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Weather

More durum may come to those who wait

By GFM Network News August 10, 2016

CNS Canada –– Cool, wet weather may have slowed crop development and delayed harvest, but durum is determined to be worth the wait with above-average yields. “We’re looking at some fairly high yields given the early estimates… average yields should come in at 47.5 to 48 bushels per acre this year,” said Jerry Klassen, manager […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Rising durum acres offset by declining spring wheat

By GFM Network News April 22, 2016

CNS Canada –– Increased durum acres in Canada may limit the upside potential as far as prices are concerned, but smaller spring wheat plantings will also limit the downside, according to a durum trader. Statistics Canada on Thursday pegged intended durum acres at 6.12 million acres, which would be up from 5.82 million in 2015. […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Weather

Prairie durum prices rising as farmers aren’t selling

By GFM Network News July 16, 2015

CNS Canada — Prices for durum in the Prairie cash market have been on the rise recently, but there are very few actual transactions being made as farmers aren’t selling. “The companies know that, generally speaking, farmers aren’t in the mood to sell, so they’re probably trying to maybe encourage deliveries of last year’s durum, […] Read more

Cereals, News

Farmers say some low-quality grain grades inconsistent

Grain quality has taken a beating from hail, moisture and disease. Now some farmers report facing uneven wheat and durum grading at the elevator

By Lisa Guenther January 20, 2015

Some farmers are still hurting from a poor growing season and harvest at elevators this winter, as they struggle with inconsistent grading. “The condition of this year’s durum crop leaves a lot to be desired,” Jim Wickett said. Wickett farms near Rosetown, Sask., and sits on the Western Standards Committee, which makes recommendations to the Canadian […] Read more

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Tag Archives Durum wheat

Quality Canadian durum may be in short supply

More durum may come to those who wait

Rising durum acres offset by declining spring wheat

Prairie durum prices rising as farmers aren’t selling

Farmers say some low-quality grain grades inconsistent

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