Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 21, 2024 at 1:29 pm CDT

Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to find some support as the calendar turns to spring, with seasonal road restrictions lending some nearby support to prices.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 20, 2024 at 3:58 pm CDT

Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade have both shown some strength over the past week but should be expected to hold relatively rangebound in the short term ahead of acreage data due out at the end of the month, according to an analyst.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 20, 2024 at 1:46 pm CDT

Canadian canola ending stocks will likely be tighter by the close of the upcoming 2024/25 marketing year, while the wheat carryout should rise, according to updated supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), released March 19.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 19, 2024 at 1:45 pm CDT

Solid exports of Canadian yellow peas to India over the past few months could continue for longer, as officials contemplate extending duty-free imports once again.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Mar. 18, 2024 at 11:06 am CDT

Speculators were busy covering some of their large net short position in canola in early March, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin