Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 12, 2025 at 2:50 pm CDT

Rains were welcome across much of Saskatchewan during the week ended June 9, but topsoil moisture levels declined and crop damage was a concern in areas that missed out on the precipitation, said the latest provincial crop report.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 11, 2025 at 9:44 am CDT

Seeding operations across Manitoba largely wrapped up during the week ended June 10, with 99 per cent of intended acres in the ground, according to the latest provincial crop report. That was up four points from the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 94 per cent done.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 10, 2025 at 10:43 am CDT

Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 4, 2025 at 3:04 pm CDT

Weather conditions across the Canadian Prairies will likely be a major driver of the canola futures market in the weeks ahead, as attention shifts from the tight old crop supply situation to the prospects for the new crop.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

May. 28, 2025 at 3:23 pm CDT

Weather conditions will be a major factor moving grain and oilseed markets in the United States over the next few months, as seeding operations wrap up and attention turns to the developing crops.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin