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Hedging strategies if you’re selling in the U.S.

By David Derwin March 29, 2012

If you sell product to the U.S., as many Canadian businesses do and want to protect yourself, you are probably asking what to do if the loonie is worth more than a U.S. greenback, which it has been again recently. With many risk-management tools available today, what is the best strategy for you in your

Crops, Grain Markets, News

Breakaway gap alerts of counter-seasonal rally

By Market Outlook March 14, 2012

On December 19, 2011, a breakaway gap materialized, alerting soybean producers and traders alike to a sudden change in the price direction of the soybean market. In fact, this gap not only confirmed an end to the downward price spiral, but it marked the beginning of a counter-seasonal rally, with soybean prices rallying $1.65 per

Crops, News

Crops briefs March 8

March 14, 2012

Record U.S. corn crop to cool red-hot prices washington / reuters U.S. farmers will harvest a record corn crop this year, which will rebuild stockpiles and bring down prices, a University of Missouri think-tank projected in a report March 5 that came in 2.5 per cent lower than the most recent U.S. government projections. The

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, News

Which wheat market best?

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 14, 2012

The end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk Aug. 1, 2012, will create an increased need for a viable futures market to manage risk and aid in price discovery, said representatives of the Chicago Board of Trade, Minneapolis Grain Exchange, and ICE Futures Canada as they highlighted the benefits of using their respective contracts

Crops, Grain Markets, News

Open interest tiny amid CWB doubts, timing

By Rod Nickel March 5, 2012

After nearly four weeks of trading, open interest is tiny in the new milling wheat, barley and durum futures and options contracts offered by ICE Futures Canada. “I don’t think it’s fair to say we were looking for a lot of liquidity at this point in time with the contracts,” said Brad Vannan, president and

Crops, Grain Markets, News, Oilseeds

Analyst says another price surge unlikely

By Shannon VanRaes February 15, 2012

An economic storm overseas has resulted in a few waves hitting Canadian shores, leaving canola markets slightly dampened by volatility and uncertainty. The European debt crisis, along with a weak American economy, has affected canola markets, ProFarmer Canada’s Mike Jubinville told farmers attending Ag Days. “Certainly this has always been and will continue to be

Livestock, News

Cattle prices start 2012 at a new historical high

By David Drozd February 15, 2012

Live cattle and feeder cattle rallied to a new historical high last week. In reaching $150, feeder cattle prices achieved a technical measurement derived from a rectangle pattern. Rectangles, or box formations as they are sometimes called, are found frequently on futures price charts. Most of the time, they are continuation, or sideways consolidation patterns,

News

U.S. farmers, ranchers out $100 million

By K.t. Arasu February 16, 2012

U.S. farmers and ranchers who had accounts with failed broker MF Global have got back the bulk of their money, but are still owed about $100 million. The $100 million is believed to be part of MF Global customers’ $1.2 billion in funds that remain missing after the chaotic flame-out of the broker. Thousands of

Cereals, News

How Euro zone uncertainty affects wheat markets

By David Drozd January 12, 2012

Charting and technical analysis may be likened to reading a price road map where patterns form on the chart representing the road signs. If one is going to undertake a study of charts, it is imperative to learn the signs and their implications for prices. Classic formations, once identified, will point the way, signal caution,

Livestock

No Money, No Sale, Says MBP Resolution

By Daniel Winters November 17, 2011

co-operator staff / Brandon Three resolutions aimed at protecting ranchers in the event of a dealer bankruptcy were the subject of debate at the recent Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting. The first, which called on MBP to lobby for laws making the transfer of ownership of cattle or commodities incomplete until payment is made

Daily Network News

Canada’s Loblaw raises annual profit forecast on resilient grocery demand

Klassen: Weaker fed market weighs on feeder cattle prices

Women who fed a nation

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