CWB Contract Calls

WINNIPEG - Jan 17/08 - SNS -- The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) announced new contract calls for Canada Western Red Spring wheat (CWRS), and Canada Western Soft White Spring wheat (CW SWS ) for the 2007-08 crop year. Specific calls are identified below. Effective January 17, 2008, these delivery calls apply to grain in straight, tough or damp condition.

With today's calls, 75% of 3 CWRS and 50% of CWSWS has now been called for delivery.

New contract call

Grain and grade        Contract  Contract   Call    Regions
                        series    code     level

Canada Western Red Spring wheat
3 CWRS                    A        G1       50%    1,2,3,4,5,6
3 CWRS                    M        G1       50%    1,2,3,4,5,6

Canada Western Soft White Spring wheat
1 & 2 CW SWS 9.9 Lower    A        L1       25%    2,4,6
1 & 2 CW SWS 9.9 Lower    M        L1       25%    2,4,6
1 & 2 CW SWS              A        L5       25%    2,4,6
1 & 2 CW SWS              M        L5       25%    2,4,6
3 CW SWS                  A        M1       25%    2,4,6