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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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Cereals, Corn, Markets, Soybeans

Record yields forecast for U.S. corn and soybeans

Corn at 188.8 bu./ac. soybeans at 53.6 bu./ac.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 12, 2025
Record large corn and soybean yields are expected in the United States this year, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Aug. 12.

Prairie wheat bids weaken in early August
Markets, spring-wheat

Prairie wheat bids weaken in early August

Losses in U.S. futures weigh

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 8, 2025
Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada were weaker during the week ended Aug. 7, as a move to five-year lows in the United States futures weighed on prices.


Some wonder if prairie producers might be considering a return to organic canola, despite the problems caused by the proliferation of GM canola. Photo: Greg Berg
Canola, Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Spec selling weighs on market

Charts turning bearish

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 6, 2025
ICE futures canola contracts fell to their lowest levels in two months during the first week of August, with speculative long liquidation behind some of the selling pressure.

ICE canola weekly outlook: Tight carryout supportive
Canola, Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Tight carryout supportive

New crop production uncertain

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 30, 2025
ICE Futures canola contracts were trading within a sideways range heading into the end of the 2024/25 (Aug/Jul) marketing year, with expectations for a tight old crop carryout providing support amid uncertainty over new crop production.


Prairie wheat bids fall with U.S. futures
Markets

Prairie wheat bids fall with U.S. futures

Durum mixed

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 18, 2025
Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada dropped with the U.S. futures during the week ended July 17, as the advancing U.S. winter wheat harvest and a lack of major concerns for North American spring wheat weighed on values.

Saskatchewan crop conditions vary, but good to fair overall
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Saskatchewan crop conditions vary, but good to fair overall

Recent rains beneficial

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 17, 2025
Crop conditions across Saskatchewan were variable in mid-July, but in good to fair condition overall, said the weekly provincial crop report.


Canadian farm groups speak out on tariffs
Hogs, Livestock

Canadian Pork Council meets with U.S. and Mexican counterparts

North American pork sector committed to food security, responsible production

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 16, 2025
Leaders of the North American pork sector reaffirmed their commitment to producing nutritious, sustainable and affordable pork at a recent trilateral meeting held in Niagara on the Lake, Ont.

Demand for organic pulses had been steadily rising before the COVID-19 outbreak, but supply chains are prepared to meet the new demand. Photo: File
Markets, News

U.S. pulse group commits to doubling production in five years

USA Pulses new name for organization

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 15, 2025
The pulse industry in the United States has plans to double production and consumption of pulse crops by 2030, USA Pulses announced at their annual conference held in Spokane, Washington, July 7-10.


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Markets, News

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

65 per cent good to excellent provincially

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 11, 2025
Varied precipitation and warm temperatures were generally beneficial for crop development across Alberta during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial crop report released July 11.

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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 11, 2025
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Friday, hitting fresh highs to end the week.


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