Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 24, 2025 at 12:04 pm CST

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Jan. 23, as a rally in the United States futures provided support.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 23, 2025 at 1:33 pm CST

Feed barley prices in Western Canada were holding relatively steady in mid-January, despite rising corn prices south of the border.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 21, 2025 at 1:27 pm CST

Total Canadian pulse plantings are expected to hold relatively steady in 2025, with Canadian farmers seeding more peas and lentils while cutting area to chickpeas and edible beans, according to early estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released Jan. 20.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 20, 2025 at 3:30 pm CST

Canadian farmers will plant more wheat and coarse grains in 2025 at the expense of oilseeds, according to the first supply/demand projections for the 2025/26 marketing year from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released Jan. 20.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 16, 2025 at 3:18 pm CST

Live and feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were weaker on Thursday, as losses in the grains and oilseeds spilled into the livestock markets.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin