Wheat initials rise to $42 per tonne

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Published: June 30, 2011

Initial payments for 2010-11 wheat have increased.

The Canadian Wheat Board said initials will increase by $21.30 to $42 per tonne, depending on grade and class.

For example, the payment for No. 1 CWRS 12.5 percent protein will increase by $27.50 to $286 per tonne at port.

Adjustment payments for grain delivered will be paid by direct deposit July 12.

Cheques will be delivered to Canada Post July 15.

Producers wishing to defer payment have until July 8 to notify the CWB by phoning 800-275-4292.

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