Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 14, 2025 at 11:31 am CST

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended Feb. 13, as losses in the United States futures and strength in the Canadian dollar weighed on values.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 13, 2025 at 1:46 pm CST

Feed barley prices in Western Canada were strengthening in early February, although activity was somewhat limited given the threat of tariffs from the United States still overhanging the North American markets.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 12, 2025 at 2:53 pm CST

Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed Wednesday, with gains in the feeder market and a steady tone in the live cattle market as values retreated from earlier advances.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 11, 2025 at 1:56 pm CST

Canadian pea and lentil exports slowed down in December compared to the previous month, although year-to-date movement remains solid as India remains in the market for the time being.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 10, 2025 at 11:58 am CST

Speculative fund traders were busy covering bearish bets and putting on new long positions during the first few days of February, taking the net short position in canola to its smallest level since September 2023, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin