by Breanne Baker | Mar 21, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
China and India figure prominently into the discussion about the future of Canadian agriculture. Although China has received a lot of attention over many years, India has become a huge market, particularly for Saskatchewan peas and lentils. Thus, the just-concluded...
by Breanne Baker | Mar 18, 2011 | Articles, Know-Risk Updates
CANOLA HEDGE THOUGHTS Two major uncertainties lie ahead for all grain markets in the coming month. The first is the March 31st USDA planting intentions report which could be a major market influence through the early spring. The second large influence will be the...
by Breanne Baker | Mar 18, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
According to market analyst Chuck Penner of Leftfield Commodity Research, there have been a number of interesting developments in the grain markets over the course of this crop year. In field peas, there has been a complete turnaround in the ending stocks situation....
by Breanne Baker | Mar 17, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles
From Canola Council Growers working on their canola budgets for 2011 should include disease management costs. Sclerotinia was widespread in 2010 (except in dry regions of the Peace) and sclerotinia spores will be around in big numbers in 2011. With the heavy snow...
by Breanne Baker | Mar 17, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
Following the events of recent weeks, many grain markets have dropped dramatically and there are a lot of references to Black Swan events and the Black Swan theory. By definition, a Black Swan event is one that is a surprise to the observer while having a major...