Insights and Stories of Dwayne Klassen

Jan. 9, 2009 at 4:56 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Canada’s hog producers should see better prices in 2009 than in 2008, according to projections made by livestock specialists. A favourable price outlook for U.S. hog values and a beneficial exchange rate were seen as influences supporting the Canadian hog sector. “Based on current lean hog […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Jan. 8, 2009 at 2:33 am CST

(Resource News International) — Producers in Western Canada should be prepared for a late start to spring seeding due to a combination of excess precipitation and cold temperatures, according to short- and medium-term projections from an industry analyst. “The outlook for the spring is looking very similar to last year’s […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Dec. 23, 2008 at 10:02 am CST

(Resource News International) — Extremely cold temperatures, high winds and huge snow accumulations across Canada have caused only a minor slowdown in the movement of rail cars filled with grain and oilseeds to export positions, industry sources said. Temperatures across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have been in the -25° to […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Dec. 10, 2008 at 6:10 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Frustrated by domestic fertilizer prices, producers and producer groups continue to take it upon themselves to seek out cheaper alternatives, such as from the U.S. and overseas. “There have already been a number of producer groups and some private individuals who have successfully and unsuccessfully sought […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Dec. 4, 2008 at 1:17 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Higher crop production numbers in Statistics Canada’s latest crop production report were not unexpected. What’s surprising was that the government agency was willing to raise the numbers significantly at one time, rather than over a gradual period of time, market participants said. “‘Stunning’ is a word […]

By Dwayne Klassen