Insights and Stories on CWRS

Jun. 8, 2015 at 7:12 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for Canadian wheat climbed sharply during the week ended Friday, as a rally in U.S. futures pulled bids up across the Prairies. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$12 to $19 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $218 per tonne […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 1, 2015 at 4:48 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for wheat on the Prairies were weaker during the week ended Friday, as a sharp drop in U.S. wheat futures weighed on prices. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$1 to $11 per tonne lower, with bids ranging from about $204 per […]

By Terryn Shiells

May. 29, 2015 at 1:25 pm CDT

Winnipeg | Reuters — The amount of protein in Canadian wheat has fluctuated little in 141 years, according to the most extensive study of its kind, countering claims that radical changes in the grain are making people sick. Dieters have shunned wheat, the key ingredient in bread, cookies and noodles, […]

By Rod Nickel

May. 25, 2015 at 4:18 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for Canadian wheat were stronger during the week ended Friday, as basis levels improved. A firmer tone in U.S. wheat futures was also supportive. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$6-$12 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $204 per tonne […]

By Terryn Shiells

May. 15, 2015 at 6:01 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for Canadian wheat were stronger during the week ended Thursday, as U.S. wheat futures rallied sharply higher and basis levels improved, in general. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$10-$13 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $196 per tonne in […]

By Terryn Shiells