Insights and Stories on Prairie Wheat

Jul. 19, 2024 at 3:22 pm CDT

Cash wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies varied the week ended July 18, despite the United States wheat complex being lower. Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat was mixed, while Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat, and Canadian Western Amber Durum down hard, particularly durum prices.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 28, 2024 at 1:10 pm CDT

Cash wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies were mostly to the downside for the week ended June 27, as the United States wheat complex was steady to lower. That resulted in losses for Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, and Canadian Western Amber Durum, while Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat was mixed.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 24, 2024 at 10:52 am CDT

Klassen estimated that six million acres of durum wheat were seeded this year across Canada with expected production at approximately 7.5 million tonnes. In Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) monthly principal field crops outlook released on June 20, the agency estimated 6.343 million acres with production at 5.655 million tonnes. Statistics Canada (StatCan) will release their latest acreage estimates on June 27.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

May. 31, 2024 at 10:35 am CDT

Most Western Canadian wheat bids weakened a little during the week ended May 30 as spring wheat continued to be planted and winter wheat began its harvest.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

May. 17, 2024 at 10:28 am CDT

Bids for Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canadian Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) wheat varieties were higher for the week ended May 16. The price rises were mainly due to stronger United States wheat futures and weather concerns at home and abroad.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm