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Winter wheat seeding ‘perfect’ in EU

By Terryn Shiells October 31, 2014

Commodity News Service Canada — Winter wheat planting conditions have been “perfect” in many areas of the Europe Union this fall, Leo Plaisier, partner at Agribrokers International said during a presentation at the Cereals of North America conference in Winnipeg. He added that acreage in the European Union is expected to increase slightly from last […] Read more

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Asia buyers face problems post-wheat board

By Terryn Shiells October 30, 2014

Commodity News Service Canada — Before the 2012/13crop year, when the Canadian Wheat Board was stripped of its monopoly to market western Canadian wheat, some Asian companies purchased large amounts from Canada. But since the single desk has ended, there have been challenges with purchasing Canadian wheat, causing some companies to reduce the amount they […] Read more

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Few changes expected in Canadian crop area

By Dave Sims 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 Terryn Shiells 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 Phil Franz-Warkentin 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 Terryn Shiells 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 Terryn Shiells 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

End-users such as pasta processors seeking top-drawer durum wheat may not find enough supplies, even at higher prices, due to quality issues with the current crop. (ILovePasta.org)

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Tighter supplies of higher-quality durum boosting bids

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 8, 2014

CNS Canada — Tight European supplies of high-quality durum are boosting North American prices for the grain — but there are also quality issues with the Canadian and U.S. crops limiting how much durum will actually be sold at those stronger prices. “There is a very large durum program to northern Europe this year,” said […] Read more

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

By Terryn Shiells 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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Japan, Korea can stop GMO testing, U.S. wheat group chief says

By Carey Gillam October 2, 2014

Reuters — Japan and South Korea are continuing to test the U.S. wheat they buy to make sure the grain is not contaminated with an experimental version developed by Monsanto, but could soon stop the practice, the head of a U.S. wheat association said Thursday. The two countries, which are among the top purchasers of […] Read more

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Winter wheat seeding ‘perfect’ in EU

Asia buyers face problems post-wheat board

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

Tighter supplies of higher-quality durum boosting bids

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

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