Insights and Stories on Prairies

Aug. 16, 2024 at 10:56 am CDT

Cash wheat prices for Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat, and Canadian Western Amber Durum were mixed for the week ended Aug. 15. The futures market in the United States saw gains in Minneapolis spring wheat and losses for Chicago and Kansas City winter wheat.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Aug. 8, 2024 at 3:47 pm CDT

Feed grain bids in Western Canada continue to trend lower, with early harvest pressure contributing to the softness.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Aug. 7, 2024 at 10:14 am CDT

Warmer weather and varied precipitation across Manitoba allowed crops to further develop during the week ended Aug. 5, according to the province’s weekly crop report.

By Adam Peleshaty

Aug. 1, 2024 at 1:23 pm CDT

Glen Loyns, trader and general manager for JGL Commodities in Moose Jaw, Sask., said while the recent heat and dryness has reduced yield expectations, prospects of a decent harvest are still putting pressure on prices.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jul. 26, 2024 at 4:16 pm CDT

Major crops were rated at 55.3 per cent good to excellent, down from 72.9 per cent the previous week. The south region’s crops were rated 77.2 per cent good to excellent, while the northeast region was at 62.5 per cent and the Peace region was at 57.3 per cent. Conditions in the northwest region fell to 37.7 per cent and the central region dropped to 32.4 per cent, for declines of 40.1 and 29.8 points, respectively.

By Adam Peleshaty