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Phil Franz-Warkentin

Phil Franz-Warkentin

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Phil Franz-Warkentin grew up on an acreage in southern Manitoba and has reported on agriculture for over 20 years. Based in Winnipeg, his writing has appeared in publications across Canada and internationally. Phil is a trusted voice on the Prairie radio waves providing daily futures market updates. In his spare time, Phil enjoys playing music and making art.


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Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in April

China the largest destination despite tariffs

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 10, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.

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Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Weather to drive market

Conditions range from too dry to too wet

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 4, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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.


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Markets, News

CBOT weekly: Weather in focus for soybeans, corn and wheat

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 28, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.

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Livestock, News

Changing spread, prevalence of animal diseases causes new challenges for food, agriculture

World Organization for Animal Health releases State of World’s Animal Health report ahead of general session

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 28, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes 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.


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Crops, Markets

Wheat bids rise across Western Canada

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 23, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.

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Crops, Markets

Feed grains: Barley steady heading into growing season

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 22, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Feed barley prices in Western Canada were holding relatively firm in mid-May, although seasonal price trends in the feed market typically see values start to come down in mid-June as the new crop harvest approaches


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Crops, News

Spring seeding entering final stretch in Saskatchewan

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 22, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Seeding operations are nearing their final stages in Saskatchewan, with 72 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 19, according to the latest provincial crop report. That was up 23 points from the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 60 per cent done.

AAFC ups canola exports, but leaves ending stocks unchanged
Canola, Crops, Markets, News

AAFC ups canola exports, but leaves ending stocks unchanged

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By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 21, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian canola exports in 2024/25 will be at least a million tonnes above earlier projections, but ending stocks remain to be seen as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada had to make some creative calculations in their latest supply/demand report.


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Markets, News, Pulses

Pulse weekly: Early start expected for Indian monsoon

Rains bode well for crop production

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 20, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes The onset of India’s annual southwest monsoon is expected over the next four-to-five days, which would make for the earliest start of the rainy season since 2009 and sets the stage for good crop production going forward.

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Markets, Spring Wheat

CWRS bids weaken, but basis improves

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 16, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended May 15, as losses in the United States futures weighed on values. However, weakness in the Canadian dollar was supportive and basis levels improved.


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