Crops

The war in Ukraine isn't just impacting Ukrainian grain shipments, it is also taking a toll on Russia's wheat sales.

A Chief Market Analyst with Grain Fox believes durum wheat prices won't spike to 20 dollars a bushel like they did in 2021. Neil Townsend could see durum trade around 15 dollars, but it largely depends on demand around the world.

Harvest is underway in earnest in Saskatchewan, as four percent of the crop has been combined. It's ahead of the 5-year and 10-year averages of 2 percent for this time of year.

Closing grain prices Thursday, August 10 Durum 505.23 Feed barley 310.61 Canola 725.62 Chickpeas 1036.17 Flax 561.54 Lentils 744.50 Oats 277.32 Yellow Peas 365.89 Feed Wheat 270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat 347.

Opening grain prices Thursday, August 10 Durum 505.23 Feed barley 310.61 Canola 724.92 Chickpeas 1036.17 Flax 561.54 Lentils 744.50 Oats 277.32 Yellow Peas 365.89 Feed Wheat 270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat 348.

Durum wheat is going to be at a premium. It appears highly unlikely that this year's durum crop in Canada and the U.S. will be large enough to meet the demands of the countries that normally import durum for their pasta needs.

From this week's Manitoba Crop Report. Harvesting of winter wheat and fall rye continued over the past week. Harvest in the Dauphin and Swan Valley area is approximately 80% complete.

Closing grain prices Wednesday, August 9 Durum 505.23 Feed barley 310.61 Canola 728.32 Chickpeas 1036.17 Flax 561.54 Lentils 744.50 Oats 277.32 Yellow Peas 365.89 Feed Wheat 270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat 348.

Central Butte is the site of today's (Wed) townhall meeting hosted by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association.

Opening grain prices Wednesday, August 9 Durum 505.23 Feed barley 310.61 Canola 739.62 Chickpeas 1036.17 Flax 561.54 Lentils 737.50 Oats 262.32 Yellow Peas 365.89 Feed Wheat 270.97 1 Red Spring Wheat 350.