Durum wheat. (Gipsa.usda.gov)

More durum may come to those who wait

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




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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

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