Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Crushers scramble for tight N.D., Man. canola supplies

Nov. 1, 2011 at 7:40 pm CDT

Bunge’s crushing plant in southern Manitoba is drawing in canola from as far away as Saskatchewan, as short supplies in the region lead crushers in both Manitoba and North Dakota to keep offering solid cash prices. "We are in a very competitive environment right now," said James Loewen, general manager […]

Canola consolidating in narrow range

Oct. 26, 2011 at 5:56 pm CDT

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Hemp crop looking good

Oct. 20, 2011 at 9:25 am CDT

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Best basis for canola in southern Manitoba

Oct. 14, 2011 at 10:00 pm CDT

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Price spread seen limiting DDGS use in Canada

Oct. 13, 2011 at 4:19 pm CDT

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Flax industry sees “good progress” against Triffid

Oct. 12, 2011 at 4:26 am CDT

Canada’s flaxseed industry reports it has made progress eliminating traces of genetically-modified Triffid seed from the country’s supply, but it will still take more time before the situation resolves itself completely. Traces of Triffid, a genetically modified flaxseed variety developed in Canada but never commercially produced, were found in Canadian […]

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Suspension of Moroccan durum tariff may boost sales

Oct. 7, 2011 at 7:49 am CDT

Morocco is temporarily suspending import duties on durum, which could open the door for more export opportunities for Canada, a major supplier. Morocco’s ministry of economy and finance recently announced on its website that all duties on durum imports will be suspended from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 this year. […]

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Cold, snowy winter forecast seen for Prairies

Oct. 6, 2011 at 2:34 pm CDT

Harvest operations are wrapping up across Western Canada under reasonably good weather conditions for the most part. While the bias should remain on the warm side through the autumn, the Prairies can expect to see a cold, snowy winter, according to one meteorologist. The early indications “suggest we’ll see another […]

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Early canola samples show good quality: CGC

Sep. 27, 2011 at 1:16 pm CDT

With the canola harvest nearly complete across Western Canada, the quality of what’s coming off the fields looks good, according to early samples received at the Canadian Grain Commission. With about a quarter of the expected samples in to date, “the quality is very good,” said Daryl Beswitherick, the CGC’s […]

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Prairie pea bids perk up, post-harvest

Sep. 23, 2011 at 8:00 am CDT

Edible pea bids in Western Canada are showing some post-harvest firmness, as line companies look to secure some supplies. “Things have definitely perked up a little bit, mainly driven by the line companies and their bulk conventional programs,” said Les Aubin of Walker Seeds at Tisdale, Sask. The peas were […]

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