Saskatchewan Durum Prices and the Cash Market
Canada Western Amber Durum has no liquid futures contract a Prairie farm can hedge on, so the cash bid is the market.
The most useful comparison is your local durum bid against your local spring wheat bid.
The guides below explain how durum is priced, and the Premium Durum Dashboard has the current charts.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does durum have no liquid futures contract?
Canada Western Amber Durum is a specialty wheat. Unlike spring wheat or canola, there is no actively traded futures contract that Prairie producers can use for hedging. The cash bid from local elevators is the market.
How should I compare durum bids to spring wheat?
Compare your local durum (CWAD) bid against your local spring wheat (CWRS) bid. The spread between them reflects relative demand for the two classes and is one of the most practical signals for marketing decisions.
Where can I track current Saskatchewan durum prices?
The guides linked above explain durum pricing and the CWAD–CWRS cash spread. For current charts, use the Premium Durum Dashboard.
View the Premium Durum Dashboard →Durum has no liquid futures, so this page tracks the cash market.
Dated levels from public posts: Monthly levels
How the sell signal works: Durum technical analysis and sell signals on klarenbach.ca, including the January 2022 case study.
