Insights and Stories of Adam Peleshaty

May. 21, 2024 at 11:00 am CDT

The rains that fell onto south, central and northeastern Alberta during the week ended May 14 were a mixed blessing for growers according to the provincial government’s crop report released on May 17.

By Adam Peleshaty, MarketsFarm

May. 16, 2024 at 4:57 pm CDT

In total, 32 per cent of intended acres were seeded so far this spring, according to the Saskatchewan government’s weekly crop report released on May 16. One week earlier, seeding across the province was only 12 per cent complete.

By Adam Peleshaty, MarketsFarm

Apr. 1, 2024 at 11:14 am CDT

In the midst of dryness in Western Canada and an organics market stuck in a standstill, organic growers are making decisions on what to plant in the coming weeks. Chances are, they may be dictated by their own rotations.

By Adam Peleshaty

Mar. 11, 2024 at 11:28 am CDT

While much of the Prairies received above-normal amounts of precipitation during the month of February, the additional moisture did little to alleviate dry conditions according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Canadian Drought Monitor (CDM).

By Adam Peleshaty, MarketsFarm

Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:32 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Winnipeg-based trader Ken Ball from PI Financial is cautiously optimistic that canola prices can rebound in the short term. The January canola contract closed at $702.30 per tonne on Wednesday a weekly loss of $7.40. The contract fell below the $700 level on U.S. Thanksgiving on Nov. 23, […]

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