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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.


Stories by Phil Franz-Warkentin

Agriculture Canada expects farmers to plant more canola, less pulses in 2026/27
Markets

Agriculture Canada expects farmers to plant more canola, less pulses in 2026/27

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 16 hours ago
Canadian farmers will plant more canola in 2026/27, while lowering their pulse and special crop area, according to the first supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the upcoming marketing year.

CBOT weekly outlook: Large South American crops looming
Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Large South American crops looming

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 18 hours ago
Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved off nearby lows during the week ended Jan. 21, as solid export sales and talk of movement on biofuel blending requirements in the United States provided support. However, the advancing South American harvest may limit further gains.


The Canadian Cattle Association argues that U.K. beef imports to Canada have surged, but regulatory issues have kept Canadian beef trade from growing the other direction. Photo: Canada Beef
Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures drop Friday

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 6 days ago
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell from nearby highs Friday, with profit-taking to end the week weighing on values. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Feed grains weekly: Large U.S. corn crop to weigh on values
Markets

Feed grains weekly: Large U.S. corn crop to weigh on values

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 15, 2026
Confirmation of a record-large corn crop in the United States should keep feed grain bids in Western Canada under pressure in the near term, as the domestic market works to remain competitive.


Prairie CWRS wheat bids firm to start 2026
Markets, spring-wheat

Prairie CWRS wheat bids firm to start 2026

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 14, 2026
Canada Western Red Spring wheat bids moved higher in early January, as support from a weaker Canadian dollar countered the bearish influence of small declines for spring wheat futures in the United States.

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Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly: U.S. pulse production below early expectations

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 13, 2026
Pulse production in the United States failed to live up to earlier expectations in 2025, according to updated production estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Jan. 12, 2026.


Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up
Markets, News

Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 12, 2026
Corn ending stocks in the United States for 2025/26 will be much larger than earlier expectations, according to updated supply/demand tables from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

ICE canola weekly outlook: Futures trending higher to start year
Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Futures trending higher to start year

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 7, 2026
Canola futures were trending higher to start the New Year, with the nearby technical signals showing more room to the upside. However, continued strength will require additional outside support.


Larger Canadian canola and wheat ending stocks expected
Markets

Larger Canadian canola and wheat ending stocks expected

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 17, 2025
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raised its 2025/26 carryout forecasts for canola and wheat in its latest supply/demand update released Dec. 17.

ICE canola weekly outlook: Little positive for futures
Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Little positive for futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 17, 2025
ICE canola futures fell to their lowest levels in nine months during the week ended Dec. 17, with little supportive news to underpin the market.


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