Farmers
Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) Select wheat
Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) Select wheat
As of 2008-09, CWRW Select is no longer part of the Identity Preserved Contract Program (IPCP). Although initial sign-up through the IPCP is no longer required, a delivery contract is needed. The CWB continues to offer a premium for CWRW Select. Movement is being consolidated with shipment of most CWRW Select prior to Dec. 31, 2008.
The following are recognized as Select varieties of CWRW wheat:
- AC Bellatrix
- AC Readymade
- AC Tempest
- CDC Buteo
- CDC Osprey
- McClintock
- Norstar
- Radiant
Operational details:
- Minimum protein level: 11 per cent.
- A minimum premium of $10 per tonne will be included in the initial payment.
- The CWB will continue to work with grain companies to concentrate shipping of CWRW Select early in the crop year (prior to Dec. 31, 2008). Companies identifying and shipping CWRW Select in blocks of 25 cars or more from one location will receive call priority.
- There will be no storage payments as the majority of CWRW Select will be shipped early in the crop year.
- Farmers are advised to contact their elevator after the 2008 harvest to see if it will be accepting delivery of CWRW Select wheat.