Insights and Stories on Wheat

May. 29, 2025 at 11:32 am CDT

There is still some buying activity at feedlots despite some cattle already being put out to pasture for the summer months, according to Susanne Leclerc at Edmonton-based Market Master Ltd.

By Adam Peleshaty

May. 28, 2025 at 3:23 pm CDT

Weather conditions will be a major factor moving grain and oilseed markets in the United States over the next few months, as seeding operations wrap up and attention turns to the developing crops.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

May. 23, 2025 at 2:08 pm CDT

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada found some strength during the week ended May 22, as gains in the United States futures more than countered the bearish influence of a rising Canadian dollar.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

May. 22, 2025 at 1:56 pm CDT

Seeding operations are nearing their final stages in Saskatchewan, with 72 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 19, according to the latest provincial crop report. That was up 23 points from the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 60 per cent done.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

May. 16, 2025 at 3:05 pm CDT

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended May 15, as losses in the United States futures weighed on values. However, weakness in the Canadian dollar was supportive and basis levels improved.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin