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Prairie wheat bids tick down slightly

CNS Canada — Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada softened slightly during the week ended Friday, as gains in the Canadian dollar put pressure on values. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down 50 cents to $1, with the exception of southern Alberta where they were up […] Read more












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U.S. grains: Corn futures extend winning streak

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures firmed to their highest in nearly four weeks on Wednesday, closing in positive territory for the fifth day in a row on short-covering after weakening in overnight trading, traders said. Soybean futures eased on a round of profit-taking but closed well above session lows as speculators looking to […] Read more