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Asia’s mills eye Canada’s wheat as Australian supply slows

By Naveen Thukral November 21, 2014

Singapore | Reuters — Asian flour millers are looking at buying Canadian spring wheat for shipment early next year as supplies from drought-hit Australia are likely to remain slow, traders said. Canadian western red spring wheat is being offered at around $345 a tonne, including cost and freight, nearly unchanged from last week, while Australia […] Read more

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U.S. wheat futures consolidate, but more strength possible

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 18, 2014

CNS Canada — U.S. wheat futures have run into some resistance after posting solid gains recently, and could see some more consolidation in the short term. However, there are still a number of supportive factors at play in the wheat market, according to an analyst. “The rally has really slowed down, and we’ve reversed from […] Read more

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BASF moves Clearfield system to open-ended agreements

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 18, 2014

Farmers wanting to grow Clearfield canola, wheat, sunflowers or lentils will now only need to sign one agreement to use the herbicide-tolerant crop system, rather than sign up every year or every few years. BASF, developer of the Clearfield Production System, on Monday announced a new “evergreen,” or open-ended, version of its Clearfield Commitment, available […] Read more

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Prairie spring wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 17, 2014

CNS Canada –– Average cash bids for Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat moved higher during the week ended Friday, as strengthening U.S. futures provided support. In Manitoba, the average CWRS price rose to $234 per tonne, from $223 the previous week. Similar gains were noted across the rest of the Prairies, with average prices […] Read more

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Australian farmers hold back wheat sales as dryness curbs yields

By Naveen Thukral November 12, 2014

Reuters — Australian farmers are holding back wheat crop sales as dryness in parts of the country’s eastern grain belt cuts yields, raising the likelihood for a boost to global prices that have dropped 13 per cent this year. Farmers in the world’s fourth biggest wheat exporter have sold only about a quarter of this […] Read more

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Prairie spring wheat bids soften

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 10, 2014

CNS Canada — Average cash bids for Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat moved lower during the week ended Friday, as basis levels held reasonably steady and prices drifted down with the U.S. futures. In Manitoba, the average CWRS price declined to $223 per tonne, from $234 the previous week. Similar declines were noted across […] Read more

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

By gavin-maguire 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

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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Canadian wheat lowest in Iraq tender — trade

November 3, 2014

Hamburg / Reuters — Canadian wheat was offered lowest at $323.40 a tonne c&f free out (ciffo) in the tender from Iraq’s state grains board to buy at least 50,000 tonnes of hard wheat, European traders said on Monday. The tender closed on Sunday and offers must remain valid up to Thursday, Nov. 6, traders […] Read more

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CWRS bids up as basis strengthens

By Terryn Shiells 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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Asia’s mills eye Canada’s wheat as Australian supply slows

U.S. wheat futures consolidate, but more strength possible

BASF moves Clearfield system to open-ended agreements

Prairie spring wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

Australian farmers hold back wheat sales as dryness curbs yields

Prairie spring wheat bids soften

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

No frost but excess rain for Argentina wheat

Canadian wheat lowest in Iraq tender — trade

CWRS bids up as basis strengthens

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