Insights and Stories of Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:57 am CDT

Western Canadian cash prices for spring wheat were mostly higher during the week ended June 5, while those for amber durum moved lower.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 5, 2025 at 2:45 pm CDT

Demand for feed grains continued to hold up fairly good with ongoing dry conditions on the Canadian Prairies not having much of an impact on prices, said Brandon Motz, a manager at CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 5, 2025 at 1:38 pm CDT

Farmers in Saskatchewan have virtually wrapped up their spring seeding for 2025, with the provincial agriculture department reporting the crops were 97 per cent planted as of June 2. That's up nine points on the week, three ahead of this time last year and two above the five-year average.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 4, 2025 at 3:55 pm CDT

Greg Cherewyk was pleased with the final communique that came out of the first ministers' conference in Saskatoon on June 2. The statement noted the federal government's commitment to resolving trade issues with China.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 4, 2025 at 11:04 am CDT

Dry conditions continued to spur quick seeding progress in Manitoba, as the provincial agriculture department reported spring planting reached 95 per cent complete as of June 3.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm