As you look at growing conditions across the Prairies, it’s extremely variable . Too hot, too dry, too wet, too cool — the conditions range, which makes looking at production numbers a bit tricky. Chuck Penner, of LeftField Commodities Research says although there are a lot of big question marks, overall, production seems to be… Read More
It’s time for another episode of our favourite show (but hey, we may be biased) — RealAg Radio! It’s Wednesday — which means we are keeping with our theme of talking markets. Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodities Research joins host Shaun Haney for a breakdown on what is happening across the commodities. You’ll also hear… Read More
It’s been a wild ride for the commodity markets in light of what’s happening with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Chuck Penner of Leftfield Commodities Research joined RealAg Radio on Wednesday to help interpret a bit of what is happening, in what is a very fluid situation. As Penner explains, it’s tough to even talk about… Read More
Happy Hump day! Thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio. On today’s show, you’ll hear: Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research, on the impacts of Russian invasion of Ukraine on the commodity markets; Dr. Sara Place, chief sustainability officer at Elanco, on how livestock production fits into the sustainability equation; Steve McQueen of ALPINE, with a… Read More
Regina is on its way to becoming the canola crush hub of the country. The most recent canola crush announcement, made last week, includes a 1.1 million metric ton capacity plant, funded by AGT Foods and Federated Co-operatives Limited. While announcements have been fast and furious the last few years, Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodities… Read More
Welcome to your mid-week edition of RealAg Radio! We appreciate our audience whether you’re tuning in on Rural Radio 147 or catching the podcast version. On today’s show you’ll hear: Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research. He’s going to talk about the crush plant announcement and what that means for canola; Chad Wonchulanko is here… Read More
Summer is generally a time when the pulse markets go through a bit of a lull, but it’s always good to know what might happen in the markets come harvest. Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research says that both farmers and buyers are sitting on the sidelines at this time of year, especially with widespread… Read More
The grain markets offered farmers a gift this fall with a harvest rally. While highs may have been locked in for some crops already, there is still plenty to talk about ahead of the busy shipping season. For this episode of RealAg LIVE!, stand-in host Kara Oosterhuis is joined by Chuck Penner, founder of LeftField… Read More
We have a different kind of Pulse School episode for you — it’s market focused this time, instead of agronomy focused. The export destination of peas is shifting, and some of the patterns in pricing are changing too, which may mean opportunities for farmers when they go to market their pulse crops, especially yellow peas…. Read More
Canadian lentils headed to India are once again facing a steep import tariff after a short reprieve that saw plenty shipped into the massive South Asian market this summer. India’s import levy on lentils from all countries except the U.S. has reverted to 30 per cent, plus a 10 per cent tax on that amount… Read More
The B.C. Supreme Court released its decision regarding the issue of double criminality in the extradition case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday. Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes ruled the trial should proceed, saying the crime Meng is accused of by U.S. prosecutors would also be a crime in Canada. Farmers in Canada have… Read More
We’ve focused a lot lately on what is going on in the protein sector, which hasn’t have a lot of positives as of late. But on the crop side of the fence — oilseeds, coarse grains, pulses — overall, the markets for many crops grown in Western Canada have not been hit as hard by… Read More
We’re heading in to the Easter weekend with just one more weekday to go! On today’s RealAg Radio episode, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange with the latest Beef Market Update, including the impacts of COVID-19 on the livestock sector,… Read More
Happy Tuesday! As always, it’s an exciting one on RealAg Radio. On today’s show, you’ll hear: The top ag news with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Chuck Penner on where pulse exports will go in 2020; Andrew Coyne, of The Globe and Mail, on interprovincial trade and why we have tariffs; and, Manitoba farmer Fiona Jochum on… Read More
When thinking of Canadian pulse exports, most think of India. That thinking needs to evolve, says Chuck Penner, founder and grain market analyst for LeftField Commodity Research. “A number of years ago we were getting all hot and bothered about massive volumes, and it was great business while it was there,” Penner says. “So we… Read More
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