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Consider hedging against rate hikes, farmers advised

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries July 11, 2018

CNS Canada — The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.5 per cent, marking the fourth time it has raised rates since last summer. The increase from 1.25 per cent is the base rate retail banks pay for short-term loans, but consumer rates for mortgages, lines of credit and other loans

Grain Markets, Markets

U.S. biofuel trade fight benefits canola futures

ICE Futures Canada pulls the plug on barley and wheat

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 2, 2017

ICE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed to their highest levels in more than two months during the week ended Oct. 27, as declines in the Canadian dollar and gains in U.S. soyoil provided double the support. The currency was the biggest driver, falling below 78 U.S. cents for the first time since July. The drop

Crops, Markets

The art and science of farm marketing

There are no pat or easy answers for marketing commodities as each commodity is different

By David Derwin June 7, 2017

Farm marketing like most aspects of a farm business is a mix of art and science, of theory and practice. And, it’s important to understand and apply both. This reminds me of a quote by American playwright Wilson Mizner: “Art is science made clear.” I’ll try to combine them both so you gain a better

Cereals, Grain Markets, News

Strategies for protecting your downside risk

By Co-operator Contributor, David Derwin November 27, 2013

Every now and then, we all need to take a step back and remove ourselves from our day-to-day activities to see the big picture. At this time of year coming into the fall and winter, we speak a lot with clients about protecting not just any of this year’s crops sitting in the bins but

Beef cattle, Other

LIVESTOCK-U.S. live cattle futures slump in fund selloff

May 31, 2013

* Wholesale beef price setback weighs * CME hogs up on cash, Smithfield news By Theopolis Waters CHICAGO, May 30 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle slumped on Thursday as futures fell below technical support triggering fund liquidation, traders and analysts said. CME live cattle June dropped beneath the respective 40-day and 20-day moving

Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

A sample options strategy for soybeans

By David Derwin April 10, 2013

We recently had the privilege of co-presenting with the CME Group at their CBOT Grain Options Workshop during the annual Wild Oats Grainworld conference in Winnipeg. Here’s an overview of that event including what is risk, what is risk management and a straightforward strategy you can use to protect yourself against falling grain prices. What

Crops, News

Agrium blasts hedge fund’s breakup plans

By Euan Rocha March 7, 2013

Reuters / The war of words between fertilizer maker Agrium Inc. and its biggest shareholder, Jana Partners, escalated March 4 with Agrium slamming the hedge fund’s plan to split the company in a letter to investors ahead of its annual meeting next month. Calgary, Alberta-based Agrium, which has begun mailing its proxy circular to shareholders

Grain Markets, News

Mexican farmers want overhaul of grain-hedging programs

February 5, 2013

mexico city / reuters With a harvest deadline looming, Mexican grain farmers are calling for an urgent overhaul of two government programs that help small producers buy derivatives contracts to hedge their crops. With corn prices down nearly 15 per cent since August and facing the possibility of an uninsured crop, farmer groups say they

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News, Oilseeds

Weather’s grip on grain markets begins to weaken

By Dwayne Klassen July 20, 2012

Weather-related issues in the U.S., which have provided ICE Futures Canada canola futures with much of its support, seemed to run out of some steam during the week ended July 13. The three nearby months managed to post gains of roughly C$3 to C$5 per tonne, while the further-out months actually lost ground. Early in

Opinion

Ticket to unparalleled heartburn

By Alan Guebert June 5, 2012

Since you speak English as well as anyone, perhaps you understand the working paragraph of a May 19 Washington Post column that explains the trading strategy employed by JP Morgan Chase & Co. to, ah, hedge its market risk. It reads: “It is this exemption that would allow (JP Morgan executive, Ina) Drew and her

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Daily Network News

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Tag Archives Hedge

Consider hedging against rate hikes, farmers advised

U.S. biofuel trade fight benefits canola futures

The art and science of farm marketing

Strategies for protecting your downside risk

LIVESTOCK-U.S. live cattle futures slump in fund selloff

A sample options strategy for soybeans

Agrium blasts hedge fund’s breakup plans

Mexican farmers want overhaul of grain-hedging programs

Weather’s grip on grain markets begins to weaken

Ticket to unparalleled heartburn

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