Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Canola basis levels best starting in late spring

Mar. 12, 2010 at 4:16 pm CST

(Resource News International) — For farmers still looking to price old-crop canola, the best basis levels can currently be found for delivery in the late-spring to early-summer period, according to an analyst. Mike Jubinville of ProFarmer Canada in Winnipeg said there were basis opportunities steady to slightly above the futures […]

ICE barley lacks interest, but no de-listing yet

Mar. 12, 2010 at 12:07 pm CST

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Feed barley bids steady, little change expected

Mar. 11, 2010 at 5:14 pm CST

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Alta. cow tests positive for BSE: CFIA

Mar. 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Lack of nearby demand weighs on lentils

Mar. 9, 2010 at 5:34 pm CST

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New canola business to China questioned

Mar. 8, 2010 at 5:18 pm CST

(Resource News International) — China may be in the market for Canadian canola, despite ongoing trade restrictions on canola infected with the common blackleg fungus, according to some unverified reports. However, a Canadian exporter questioned the validity of the latest rumours. The latest news circulating out of China has the […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Weather not yet a factor for Man. soybeans

Mar. 4, 2010 at 3:34 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Talk of increased U.S. soybean plantings this spring, due to excessively wet Midwestern conditions that will likely temper corn acres, has not yet translated into any adjustments one way or the other in expected Manitoba soybean area, according to a local processor who said pricing was […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oats acres likely higher, but by how much?

Mar. 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Oats acres in Western Canada are generally expected to increase in 2010 despite recent price weakness, as the crop still stacks up favourably compared to other options. Prices going forward will be dependent on the size of that increase, however, with opinions rather wide-ranging for now. […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Spring load limits to slow Prairie grain movement

Mar. 2, 2010 at 12:00 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Spring road bans are starting to be put into place across Western Canada as temperatures warm up in the Prairie provinces. The annual restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads in an effort to reduce the damage heavier loads can cause during […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Better canaryseed bids unlikely, more acres possible

Mar. 1, 2010 at 5:47 pm CST

(Resource News International) –– Canaryseed prices are unlikely to show any improvement, especially if acres increase as expected and the demand remains lacklustre. Canaryseed bids in Western Canada can currently be found around the 17 cents per pound area, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire data. Kevin Hursh, executive director of […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin