Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feed barley bids soften, but still firm overall

Dec. 21, 2010 at 6:23 pm CST

(Commodity News Service Canada) — Barley prices in the key Lethbridge, Alta. feeding area have softened over the past few weeks, but are unlikely to see much further downside heading into the new year if the outside grain markets remain firm. “The feedlots are covered well for the rest of […]

Canola crush margins climbing

Dec. 20, 2010 at 5:02 pm CST

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Algerian durum tariffs limit Canadian sales: CWB

Dec. 17, 2010 at 4:30 pm CST

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Feed pea bids looking strong nearby

Dec. 16, 2010 at 11:45 am CST

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Rye bids jump following other grains

Dec. 14, 2010 at 6:23 pm CST

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Canola export pace to stay strong going forward

Dec. 13, 2010 at 7:32 pm CST

(Commodity News Service Canada) –– Canadian canola exports continue to move forward at a solid pace and show no signs of letting up despite the higher prices. “Overall, it’s a pretty healthy S+D (supply and demand) for the farmers,” said one line company canola exporter. While canola prices were at […]

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Larger canola crop provides cushion, demand still strong

Dec. 3, 2010 at 12:27 pm CST

(Commodity News Service Canada) — Canada’s 2010/11 canola crop will come in well above trade expectations, according to official production estimates released Friday by Statistics Canada. However, strong demand is expected to keep values well supported. Barley production, meanwhile, was much smaller than traders had expected, while wheat was revised […]

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Canada still waiting on biodiesel mandate

Nov. 24, 2010 at 4:22 pm CST

(Commodity News Service Canada) — Canola growers and potential biodiesel producers in Western Canada are still waiting on an official start date for the country’s federal two per cent biodiesel mandate, as the comparable five per cent mandate for renewable fuel in Canada’s gasoline supply is set to go into […]

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Funds liquidating large canola long positions

Nov. 23, 2010 at 3:45 pm CST

(Commodity News Service Canada) — Commodity and index fund traders holding large long positions in canola are in the process liquidating some of those positions and taking profits. However, traders were uncertain just how much more liquidating there was to go. At the recent height of the canola market the […]

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Feed barley bids firming up in Western Canada

Nov. 22, 2010 at 7:59 pm CST

(Commodity News Service Canada) — Barley bids in Western Canada have strengthened recently and should continue to see some more upside between now and Christmas, as the selling pressure backs away but the seasonal demand picks up. Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, Alta. said bids were starting […]

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