Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Sep. 15, 2025 at 2:21 pm CDT

Speculative fund traders have moved to a net short position in canola futures for the first time in five months, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Sep. 11, 2025 at 3:11 pm CDT

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is calling on the federal government and the Major Projects Office to designate the Port of Vancouver and its connecting rail infrastructure as a project of national significance. The first list of projects being considered was released Sept. 11.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Sep. 10, 2025 at 3:56 pm CDT

ICE canola futures recovered off five-month lows over the week ended Sept. 10, but were lacking any clear direction as the harvest picks up across Western Canada and trade uncertainty with China persisted.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Sep. 8, 2025 at 3:56 pm CDT

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mostly higher on Monday, although the nearby October live cattle contract settled with small losses at the final bell. The October live cattle contract lost 0.175 cents per pound at 235.800 cents while the December contract was up 0.125 cents at 237.575 […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Sep. 2, 2025 at 3:01 pm CDT

Australian farmers are forecast to grow slightly more canola and barley this year, while wheat production may dip, according to the latest estimates from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin