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Marketing through the CWB

What you need to market your grain through the CWB:

  • Delivery permit – You must apply for or renew your delivery permit each year. A valid delivery permit is required to deliver grain. The delivery permit is valid from August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. A CWB 10-digit producer ID number and four-digit personal identification number (PIN) are created with approved new delivery permit requests. You will need these two numbers to conduct business with the CWB.

    New farmers (never have delivered CWB grains) – There are three ways to create a new delivery permit:
  • Delivery contract – A delivery contract specifies the type, grade and quantity of grain you want to deliver. It becomes a binding contract when accepted by the CWB. The CWB has many types of delivery contracts available. You must have a CWB delivery contract signed up before receiving a cash ticket for grain delivered to an elevator. View more information on delivery contracts.
  • Contract calls – A contract call is your green light to deliver to the elevator of your choice. The CWB 'calls' the grain for delivery systematically throughout the pool year to correspond to sales and transportation opportunities. View more information on contract calls.
  • CWB 10-digit producer ID number - A CWB 10-digit producer ID number is assigned to each farmer who appears on a delivery permit. You retain your CWB producer ID number indefinitely, unless your farming operation changes. View more information on CWB producer ID numbers.
  • Four-digit personal identification number (PIN) – Your PIN protects your privacy and the integrity of your business transactions. It's your electronic signature that lets the CWB know you are who you say you are when you call. View more on PINs.

Pricing options

  • Pooled payments are paid in installments over the course of the crop year. You receive an initial payment when you deliver to the elevator. The initial payment represents a portion of the total expected value of the grain. When market circumstances warrant, you may also receive adjustment, interim and final payments. View more information on payments.
  • Pool Return Outlook (PRO) is a projection of how much money the CWB will return to you when you deliver wheat, durum or barley for payment through the pool accounts. PROs are issued monthly. View more information about the PRO including the latest PRO issued .
  • Producer Payment Options (PPOs) are pricing options for farmers who prefer more flexibility in managing their risk and cash flow. There are a number of PPO options available. View more information on CWB PPO programs. When delivering your grain, it is important to tell elevator staff whether you are delivering into the pool or against a PPO contract and to provide your PPO contract number.

E-services

Many CWB business transactions, including delivery contract sign-up, delivery permit renewal and time-sensitive PPO sign-up, lock-in and buyout transactions can be performed online through CWB e-Services. If you participate in the cash advance program, your current balance and account details are also available. Register for e-Services online, by fax or by phone. View more information.

More information

  • Receive regular, free online CWB updates directly to your e-mail inbox. Sign-up information is below.
    • E-mail updater – Receive an e-mail whenever major additions or revisions are made to www.cwb.ca, usually three to four times a week. Be the first to know about new Guaranteed Delivery Contracts (GDCs) or special market updates.
    • My CWB newsletter – A summary of recent CWB news and updates, sent every two weeks.
    • PPO updater – A weekly service which provides a brief market snapshot along with PPO information.
    • Daily PPO prices bulletin – Delivers current pricing information to your inbox every business day at 3 p.m. CT (Winnipeg time).
    View more information or subscribe.

Contact us

Farm Business Representatives (FBRs) live in the region they represent. Your local FBR is your direct link to the CWB and is available to answer any questions you have. Find your local FBR here.

Program service representatives (PSRs) are available to handle any of your delivery and pricing questions. They are available to help over the phone or they can arrange to meet with individuals or groups. View PSR contact information.

Reach the Farm Business Team toll-free at 1-800-275-4292 for CWB business-related issues and questions.