Insights and Stories on Wheat Prices

Feb. 11, 2016 at 4:09 pm CST

CNS Canada — A general downtrend in U.S. wheat futures remains in place, with all three markets hitting fresh contract lows over the past week. However, there may not be much more room to the downside, according to an analyst. “The (U.S. Department of Agriculture) reports on Tuesday (Feb. 9) […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 8, 2016 at 6:17 pm CST

CNS Canada –– Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved lower during the week ended Friday, as the firmer Canadian dollar and losses in U.S. wheat futures weighed on values. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by $4-$6 per tonne over the week, according to […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 1, 2016 at 11:47 am CST

CNS Canada — Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved lower during the week ended Friday, as continued strength in the Canadian dollar more than countered any support from advances in U.S. futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by $3 to $5 per tonne […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 25, 2016 at 2:30 pm CST

CNS Canada — Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved lower during the week ended Friday, as volatile activity in the Canadian dollar caused basis levels to soften. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by $3-$6 per tonne over the week, according to price quotes […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 18, 2016 at 12:22 pm CST

CNS Canada — Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Friday, as declines in the Canadian dollar helped basis levels improve. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were steady to as much as C$5 per tonne higher over the week, according to […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin