Posts By The Western Producer
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224Wheat News in EnglishNew reports from USDA prove bearish for wheat
The USDA's May 12 reports painted a bearish outlook for 2025–26 wheat. U.S. winter wheat output is forecast to rise 2% to...
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256Wheat News in EnglishLower wheat price reduces flour bill
Flour prices in Canada fell 10.3% in 2024 due to lower wheat costs. Millers processed less wheat and produced less flour. While...
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312Wheat News in EnglishEuropean wheat output to bounce back
The USDA forecasts global wheat output to rise in 2025–26, led by an 11% production rebound in the EU to 136 million...
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256Wheat News in EnglishFunds’ bearish position keeps lid on wheat price
Wheat prices remain weak despite nearing harvest, with spring wheat futures at a four-year low. Managed money funds hold large net short...
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368Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishBrazil’s ethanol boom keeps more corn at home
Brazil's rising domestic corn consumption, driven by increased ethanol production and a growing livestock sector, is expected to reduce its corn exports...
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159Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishAre U.S. corn growers benefitting from Canada’s biofuel policies?
In 2024, U.S. ethanol exports reached a record 1.91 billion gallons, with Canada accounting for 35% of these exports. However, recent trade...
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153Wheat News in EnglishWheat exporters watch tariff threat
Canada is facing key developments in its wheat markets, particularly due to a looming 25% tariff in the United States, its fifth...
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254Wheat News in EnglishNorth Dakota farm group expects durum to take acres from spring wheat, while Canadian intentions are difficult to read
The USDA projects 2025 U.S. wheat acreage at 47 million acres, a 2% increase, but CoBank forecasts a 6% drop in spring...
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297Wheat News in EnglishChina cuts back significantly on wheat imports
China’s wheat imports are set to drop 41% in 2024-25, reducing Canadian exports. Meanwhile, Russia’s lower export quota may create opportunities for...
