Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oct. 29, 2025 at 3:54 pm CDT

The 2025 crop year was an average year for hail across the Canadian Prairies, with overall claim numbers down slightly compared to last year, reported the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oct. 29, 2025 at 2:34 pm CDT

Optimism over thawing trade relations between the United States and China gave soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade a boost during the week ended Oct. 29, with the advances in the soy market spilling into corn and wheat.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oct. 27, 2025 at 2:13 pm CDT

The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028, the federal agency announced Monday, Oct. 27.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oct. 24, 2025 at 3:36 pm CDT

Canadian international trade data for September will be delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing partial shutdown of the United States government, Statistics Canada said Friday, Oct. 24.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oct. 23, 2025 at 3:48 pm CDT

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous session. The December live cattle contract was up by 1.350 cents per pound at 241.175 cents. However, more deferred months were lower. Feeder cattle saw a continuation of Wednesday’s selloff, with the November contract […]

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