Articles by Dave Sims - Alberta Farmer Express

ICE’s ticker symbol on display at the ICE-owned New York Stock Exchange in March 2016. (Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

ICE weekly outlook: Canola futures brace for harvest pressure

By Dave Sims August 22, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE Futures canola contracts continued to hang above the psychologically-important $500 per tonne mark during the week ended Wednesday, but the real test could be in the coming weeks as harvest kicks into full gear. The front-month November contract rose $2.10 during the week to $506.90 per bushel by Wednesday’s open. As […] Read more

Andrew Dickson. (Manitoba Co-operator file photo by Shannon VanRaes)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Trade uncertainty weighs on Manitoba pork prices

By Dave Sims August 16, 2018

CNS Canada –– An ongoing trade battle between China and the U.S., along with general uncertainty in global trade, is starting to put a damper on Manitoba pork prices. In Canada, the formula price used by domestic farmers is based on the national base price in the U.S. That price is determined by a formula […] Read more

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy run into strengthening U.S. currency

By Dave Sims August 15, 2018

CNS Canada — The growing currency crisis in Turkey is starting to impact other economies throughout the world, and by extension commodities such as soybeans and corn. As the Turkish lira drops in value, many investors have begun to put their money into the U.S. currency. It’s a common move when markets are troubled as […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Turkish currency crisis casts cloud over lentil exports

By Dave Sims August 14, 2018

CNS Canada — The plunging value of the lira is threatening to curb sales of Canadian lentils to Turkey — traditionally one of Canada’s biggest customers for the pulse. The Turkish lira hit a record low on Monday as soaring inflation and political turmoil sent the currency plunging relative to the U.S. dollar. At the […] Read more

Crops, Pulses, Weather

Pulse weekly outlook: Heat blast threatens chickpea yields

By Dave Sims August 14, 2018

CNS Canada — Temperatures as high as 38 C were recorded in the western Prairies over the weekend — and with that heat comes questions about crop impact. Lentils and peas are far enough along that the recent heat wave is unlikely to affect them from a yield perspective, according to Carl Potts of Saskatchewan […] Read more

Crops, Machinery & Shop, Markets

Dwindling diesel supplies could boost price

By Dave Sims July 26, 2018

CNS Canada — Strong global demand and a looming North American harvest could send diesel prices higher in coming months. According to one energy analyst in Chicago, farmers may want to buy some fuel before prices get too high. “We’re telling our people to hedge some of your exposure, because we do think that, barring […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans look to wheat for support

By Dave Sims July 25, 2018

CNS Canada — Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade chopped around for much of the week ended July 25, but could be poised to move higher. There are ideas a trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico could be reached over some agricultural commodities such as corn, according to Jack Scoville of Price […] Read more

Pinto beans. (Scott Bauer photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba beans podding, flowering

By Dave Sims July 24, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of moisture continues to plague Manitoba’s edible beans, but according to one specialist, the crop should still enjoy another strong year. “Most areas have gotten just enough rain to keep things in good condition,” said provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange. The Winkler region, long considered a major planting area for […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Dry weather keeping canola from more downside

By Dave Sims July 18, 2018

CNS Canada –– A lack of rain in Western Canada may be the only thing keeping canola futures prices from dropping much further than they have already. The dominant November contract was above $525 a tonne in late June, but has since fallen to the $490 mark as of Wednesday. Global trade disruptions and a […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Machinery & Shop, Markets

Crude oil and canola part company, for now

By Dave Sims July 13, 2018

CNS Canada — The symbiotic relationship that crude oil and canola used to enjoy seems to have hit a snag. Chart structures have proven that crude prices have pushed and pulled canola up and down in recent years. However, since the start of 2018, the gains enjoyed by crude oil have failed to lift canola. […] Read more

Buyers found for five Prairie pulse plants

‘Two Michaels’ have left China, Trudeau says

Prairie cash wheat: Gains in prices vary by type

GFM Network News