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Prairie wheat bids rise as U.S. futures attempt recovery
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended March 14, as wheat futures in the United States tried to recover off their lows.
Feed barley sees nearby strength heading into spring
Seasonal trends and rising corn prices have underpinned the feed grain market in Western Canada over the past few weeks, although ample supplies will likely limit the upside going forward.
ICE Canada Weekly: Look for canola to ease back
At mid-March one broker said he expects canola prices on the Intercontinental Exchange to make their way lower for the balance of the month.
Below-normal spring runoff for most of Saskatchewan
Most of Saskatchewan will experience below-normal to well below-normal levels of runoff in 2024, according to the provincial Water Security Agency's Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024, released March 12.
Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices for red wheat up, amber durum mixed
U.S. wheat complex also mixed; Canadian prices bolstered by dollar's drop
There were modest price increases for wheat on the Canadian Prairies during the week ended Feb. 29. However, as Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat and Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat edged up, prices for Canadian Western Amber Durum were mixed.
Fading El Niño to be replaced by La Niña: The Weather Network
Warmer than normal temperatures expected to continue on the Prairies
Fading El Niño weather patterns will be replaced by La Niña conditions heading into the summer, according to the latest seasonal forecast from The Weather Network.
Spring road restrictions coming soon to Prairies
Grain, equipment movement can be affected by road bans
The spring melt across Western Canada will cause disruptions to grain and livestock movement, as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect across the Prairies.
Pulse weekly outlook: Mixed price movement for Prairie lentils
Australian supply, pricing pressuring old crop red lentils
In the Prairie Ag Hotwire compilation of prices from across Western Canada, as of Feb. 26, Laird lentils added two cents ranged from 57 to 78 cents/lb. delivered depending on the size.
Feed grain weekly: Buyers waiting longer to purchase more grain
U.S. corn shipments continue to put pressure on feed prices
Buying activity for feed barley and feed wheat in Western Canada is moving slowly and prices continue to decline, according to Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.
Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices down, especially for durum
Weaker Canadian dollar lends support, K.C., Chicago and Minneapolis wheat put pressure on prices
Wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies pulled back during the week ended Feb. 8. While there were moderate declines in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat and Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, there were sharper losses for Canadian Western Amber Durum.