Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Canola exports moving ahead at steady pace

Jan. 26, 2010 at 2:22 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Canadian canola exports continue to move forward at a steady pace, despite ongoing problems exporting to China. However, if the situation with China is not resolved Canada’s overall export program may still end up below the previous year’s level. According to the latest Canadian Grain Commission […]

Economic downturn slows cattle sector recovery

Jan. 26, 2010 at 1:01 am CST

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Canola seen stabilizing, but bias still down

Jan. 21, 2010 at 1:53 am CST

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CWB sees wheat, durum production likely down

Jan. 15, 2010 at 5:58 pm CST

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Flaxseed steady, but testing slows movement

Jan. 11, 2010 at 11:42 pm CST

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Cheap feed barley showing little upside

Jan. 8, 2010 at 5:10 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Cheap feed barley prices in Western Canada are unlikely to see much improvement, but the domestic market remains at a premium to the Canadian Wheat Board and should continue to provide the best opportunity for producers with barley to sell going forward. Michelle Balderson, a feed […]

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Canola sector frustrated on lack of Chinese movement

Jan. 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Canada continues to be shut out of moving canola seed to China, with no progress on lessening the current restrictions or in obtaining import permits, according to the Canola Council of Canada. Canada exported 2.8 million tonnes of canola to China in 2008-09, and the country […]

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Lentil market seen holding strong until spring

Jan. 6, 2010 at 6:56 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Firm demand and a lack of competition in the international markets should keep lentil prices in Western Canada well supported into the spring, despite Canada’s increased production on the year. However, new-crop prices will likely be considerably lower. “There is solid demand for all varieties of […]

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Oats bids firm, upside limited until new crop

Jan. 5, 2010 at 4:56 pm CST

(Resource News International) — A sharp rise in CBOT oats futures prices over the past week has done little to sway the cash market in Western Canada, which remains steady, according to an oats buyer. He expected current-crop oats bids would fluctuate within a range, with better prices possible for […]

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Canola movement seen as steady on Prairies

Jan. 4, 2010 at 4:49 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Western Canada’s farmers continue to make steady canola deliveries, but would move more if prices were better, according to an elevator company official. “We’re getting quite a few calls from guys looking to move some,” said Tracy Glessing of North East Terminal at Wadena, Sask., about […]

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