Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Rallying corn futures nearing resistance

Jan. 29, 2025 at 2:27 pm CST

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade have climbed steadily higher over the past two months, although the uptrend could soon run into resistance as the grain nears overbought territory and farmers will be looking to make some sales.

U.S. livestock: Cattle rally continues

Jan. 28, 2025 at 3:10 pm CST

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed Monday

Jan. 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm CST

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Prairie spring wheat rise with U.S. futures

Jan. 24, 2025 at 12:04 pm CST

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Feed grain update: Barley steady as corn rises

Jan. 23, 2025 at 1:33 pm CST

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Pulse weekly: Slight Canadian acreage shifts expected in 2025

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.

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AAFC forecasts more Canadian wheat acres, less canola in 2025

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

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall with grains

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

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures boosted by strong beef prices

Jan. 15, 2025 at 4:15 pm CST

Live and feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger Wednesday, as rising beef prices underpinned the markets.

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ICE canola weekly outlook: Outside forces supportive

Jan. 15, 2025 at 3:50 pm CST

ICE Futures canola market traded within a wide range during the week ended Jan. 15, hitting its strongest levels since November at one point before backing away from those highs.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin