Spring Wheat, Agriculture News & Resources

File photo of an Alberta wheat field. (ImagineGolf/E+/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

IGC calls for more wheat despite lowering global forecast

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 29, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute MarketsFarm — At close to 1.03 billion tonnes, there’s going to be more wheat in the world in 2019-20 than in the previous marketing year, according to the latest outlook from the International Grains Council (IGC). The London-based organization released its report on Jan. 23, in which it revised its previous forecast — but with […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids generally higher

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 25, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada for the week ended Thursday were up for CWRS and CPSR, while durum (CWAD) bids were mostly higher. The Canadian dollar was down by more than a half cent during the week. Average CWRS (Canada Western Red Spring, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices ranged from up $3-$5 […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mostly lower

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm January 17, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly lower for the week ended Friday. Losses were observed in Canada Western Red Spring Wheat (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR), with durum (CWAD) slightly higher. Average CWRS (13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down by about 50 cents to $1 per tonne, according […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Best not to wait to sell

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 16, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute MarketsFarm — As warmer winter temperatures are bound to happen, the sooner farmers can sell their feed grain the better, said Nelson Neumann, senior trader for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “There’s still a lot of high-moisture feed grain that’s in storage and frozen,” he said, commenting “I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Depending on variety, bids a mixed bag

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 12, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada varied for the week ended Thursday. Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat was mixed, while Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) was stronger, and durum (CWAD) steady to slightly higher. The Canadian dollar lost about a half cent during the week. Average CWRS (13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Firm undertone to Prairie grains

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 9, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute MarketsFarm — Solid demand from cattle feeders and ongoing logistic issues across the Prairies should keep a firm undertone in the feed grain market for the time being, according to an Alberta broker. “The feed market has definitely moved higher,” said Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta., adding “demand is strong through feedlot […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise over holidays

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 3, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada posted solid gains during the two-week holiday period ended Thursday, as gains in U.S. futures more than made up for the bearish influence of the rising Canadian dollar. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $5-$9 per […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Steady now but supplies will weigh

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 3, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute MarketsFarm — Recent strength in U.S. wheat futures may be lending some spillover support to Canadian feed grain bids, but large supplies and a lack of aggressive demand kept the market steady heading into the New Year. The rise in wheat futures “has made the farmer a more reluctant seller,” said Allen Pirness of MarketPlace […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Rising futures underpin bids

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 20, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended Thursday, taking some direction from rising U.S. wheat futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13. 5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $5-$7.50 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie market stable heading into New Year

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 20, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minute MarketsFarm — Western Canadian feed grain markets are showing some stability heading into the New Year, as buyers have generally booked coverage over the holiday season. “Everybody is just waiting to see what will happen,” said Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities in Lethbridge. While large amounts of tough grain were moving, he said there was […] Read more

Daily Network News

Farmers’ Almanac rescued from closure; fate of Canadian content unknown

Do More Ag to fund rural groups’ mental health workshops

Pulse Weekly: India to make pulse tariff announcement on Tuesday

Spring Wheat

IGC calls for more wheat despite lowering global forecast

Prairie cash wheat: Bids generally higher

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mostly lower

Feed weekly outlook: Best not to wait to sell

Prairie cash wheat: Depending on variety, bids a mixed bag

Feed weekly outlook: Firm undertone to Prairie grains

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise over holidays

Feed weekly outlook: Steady now but supplies will weigh

Prairie cash wheat: Rising futures underpin bids

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie market stable heading into New Year

AgCanadaTV

AgCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for March 27, 2026

Latest Market News