Insights and Stories of 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

May. 28, 2025 at 10:22 am CDT

Animal health is a critical component of public health, food security and economic stability in an increasingly interconnected world, says the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in its inaugural report.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

May. 23, 2025 at 2:08 pm CDT

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada found some strength during the week ended May 22, as gains in the United States futures more than countered the bearish influence of a rising Canadian dollar.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin