Insights and Stories on Durum Wheat

Nov. 22, 2016 at 5:03 pm CST

CNS Canada — Durum bids in Western Canada posted solid gains over the past two months, with concerns over the quality of the crop behind much of the strength. Prices are showing signs of topping out, though — and the highs may be in for now. Spot durum bids in […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Sep. 7, 2016 at 4:49 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Quality issues with the Canadian durum crop currently being harvested should see the price spreads between top- and low-end grain widen considerably, especially as the carryout from the previous year is also poor quality. Canadian durum stocks, as of July 31, were pegged at 1.1 million tonnes […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Aug. 10, 2016 at 3:35 pm CDT

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 […]

By Erin DeBooy

Apr. 22, 2016 at 12:13 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Increased durum acres in Canada may limit the upside potential as far as prices are concerned, but smaller spring wheat plantings will also limit the downside, according to a durum trader. Statistics Canada on Thursday pegged intended durum acres at 6.12 million acres, which would be up […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jul. 16, 2015 at 6:44 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Prices for durum in the Prairie cash market have been on the rise recently, but there are very few actual transactions being made as farmers aren’t selling. “The companies know that, generally speaking, farmers aren’t in the mood to sell, so they’re probably trying to maybe encourage […]

By Terryn Shiells