Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 28, 2024 at 4:06 pm CST

Fading El Niño weather patterns will be replaced by La Niña conditions heading into the summer, according to the latest seasonal forecast from The Weather Network.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 27, 2024 at 4:44 pm CST

The spring melt across Western Canada will cause disruptions to grain and livestock movement, as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect across the Prairies.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 26, 2024 at 12:02 pm CST

Speculators continued to add to their record large net short position in canola in mid-February, showing little sign of moving to the other side of the market any time soon, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 23, 2024 at 9:51 pm CST

Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed during the week ended Feb. 23 as choppy activity in the United States futures spilled into the cash market.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 22, 2024 at 2:14 pm CST

Feed barley bids in Western Canada remained under pressure in mid-February amid continued imports of corn from the United States and the relatively mild Prairie winter. However, localized spot opportunities do pop up occasionally.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin