Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Manitoba crop weather/conditions varied

Jul. 3, 2024 at 10:14 am CDT

Mixed weather conditions across Manitoba over the Canada Day long weekend left some regions of the province dealing with excess moisture, with high winds and cool temperatures also affecting crop development, according to the latest provincial crop report.

U.S. pulse area tops early intentions

Jul. 2, 2024 at 1:32 pm CDT

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Canadian farmers plant more canola, less wheat than early intentions

Jun. 27, 2024 at 10:51 am CDT

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Bearish bets rise in canola futures

Jun. 25, 2024 at 10:33 am CDT

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AAFC raises wheat exports call, tightens carryout

Jun. 21, 2024 at 9:34 am CDT

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Bovine bird flu reports still at zero in Canada

Jun. 20, 2024 at 5:09 pm CDT

Results of a national testing program conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released June 18 showed no evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the country’s milk supply. "Commercially sold milk and milk products remain safe to consume," said a release from the CFIA and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). It was also noted that even if traces of the virus were found, the pasteurization process would have rendered them harmless.

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Soybeans, corn trading sideways and watching weather

Jun. 19, 2024 at 1:15 pm CDT

Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade both find themselves in relatively sideways trading ranges watching Midwestern weather forecasts to provide nearby direction.

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View of the Canadian parliament building from across the river.

Improved Canadian pest control product regulations proposed

Jun. 17, 2024 at 4:21 pm CDT

Proposed amendments to Canada’s pest control product regulations (PCPR) will provide greater transparency while enhancing environmental protection, according to an announcement from Health Canada on June 17.

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Canola fund short position climbs higher

Jun. 17, 2024 at 11:07 am CDT

As of June 11, 2024, the net managed money short position in canola futures came in at 99,252 contracts (1,950 long/101,202 short), which was up by roughly 30,000 contracts from the previous week.

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Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prairie wheat bids trend lower with U.S. futures

Jun. 14, 2024 at 2:05 pm CDT

Spring wheat bids in Western Canada fell sharply lower during the week ended June 13, seeing a continuation of the previous week’s declines as losses in the United States futures weighed on values. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 per cent) wheat prices were down by C$16.00 to C$18.40 per […]

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