The Canadian Wheat Board is offering a 2011-12 Series B delivery contract for all wheat types except for durum.
The decision reflects the fact that the pace for the 2011-12 wheat sales program has been positive, with good opportunities expected for milling wheat sales through the remainder of the year.
There had been speculation in the industry whether the CWB would be able to sustain enough market interest to offer Series B contacts, given the expected removal of its single desk status on Aug. 1
The sign-up deadline is March 15, six weeks later than previous years’ deadlines, aligning with deadlines for farmers to sign up for 2011-12 fixed price, basis price and FlexPro contracts.
