Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Highs likely in place for soybeans, corn: analyst

Aug. 19, 2010 at 11:21 am CDT

(Resource News International) — Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) have moved higher over the past week, supported by production uncertainty ahead of the U.S. harvest and recent strength in the wheat market. However, both soybeans and corn failed to move back to the highs […]

Wheat quality to depend on harvest weather: CWB

Aug. 16, 2010 at 3:42 pm CDT

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Barley bids up, but alternate feeds will limit gains

Jul. 14, 2010 at 4:42 pm CDT

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Flax prices rise under reduced EU demand

Jul. 13, 2010 at 10:52 pm CDT

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Bangladesh fast becoming major Canadian wheat importer

Jul. 12, 2010 at 4:26 pm CDT

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Firm canola bids to continue, barring outside move

Jul. 12, 2010 at 11:10 am CDT

(Resource News International) — Canola cash bids are topping the key $10 per bushel level in many locations across Western Canada and could remain firm through the summer as long as outside financial markets co-operate, according to an analyst. “There is so much uncertainty right now that we should be […]

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Flaxseed bids rise on weather concerns

Jun. 25, 2010 at 12:05 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — Flaxseed bids in Western Canada have climbed sharply over the past month, as concerns about lost acres in Saskatchewan and damage to crops already in the ground supported values. Just how high the market goes, however, will depend on production prospects over the summer. Statistics Canada […]

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Lentil bids rise, but supplies may still meet demand

Jun. 24, 2010 at 8:22 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — Lentil bids in Western Canada are starting to see some strength as producers are reluctant to make sales given the uncertain crop conditions this summer. However, actual production may still be sufficient to meet the average demand, which could limit the upside potential. Prairie farmers had […]

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CP line closure not yet disturbing grain movement

Jun. 22, 2010 at 8:34 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — Canadian Pacific Railway’s main line through southern Saskatchewan and Alberta was shut down by heavy rains over the past weekend, creating some disruptions to grain movement in the region. However, the railway is using alternate routes and any delays have so far been only minor. CP […]

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Feed barley bids firm, but increased supply likely

Jun. 21, 2010 at 11:19 am CDT

(Resource News International) — Expectations for reductions in Canadian barley acres this year, due to excessive moisture concerns, have led to some firmness in feed barley cash bids, although the wet weather will likely lead to more of the crop in the ground grading as feed, tempering any upside potential. […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin