Tag: LeftField Commodity Research

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Chuck Penner, Leftfield Commodity Research on the seasonality trends in the markets; David Coletto, Abacus Data on the election results; A discussion from the latest Mind Your Farm Business podcast on how do you teach your kids... Read More

While political headlines continue to stir tariff concerns, ag markets may be entering a more grounded phase. Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research joined Shaun Haney to discuss how commodity markets—especially in Canada—are navigating current pressures. “Markets are kind of, maybe in a bit of a period of wishful thinking, or hoping all of this... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chuck Penner with LeftField Commodity Research to discuss the seasonality trends of markets; David Coletto with Abacus Data for a breakdown of the 2025 election; and, Hear a spotlight interview with Ivor Bernatsky for Lemken. Don't miss a... Read More

Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research to discuss the grain markets; Sara Shymko with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan on Acres for Education campaign; Hear a product spotlight with Patrick Langille with Helena Products Group on Resurge; and Hear a clip... Read More

Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won't drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon Driedger, market analyst with LeftField Commodity Research. Markets are definitely a little ho-hum these days, he says, with most crops being range-bound. Canola... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jon Driedger with LeftField Commodity Research on grain markets, Sara Wyant with AgriPulse on the U.S. election, Farm Bill and upcoming trade issues; and, Haney asks for some listener feedback. Thoughts on something we talked about on the... Read More

India has extended its exemption of 50 per cent duties on yellow pea imports by another two months. On Friday, India's directorate general of foreign trade published an order delaying the expiration of the import tariff exemption from October 31, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The Indian government originally lifted the prohibitive duties on pea... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Davison with the Canola Council of Canada on China trade threats to canola; Chuck Penner with LeftField Commodity Research on the impact of China actions on canola markets and shipments; Hear spotlight interview with Tim Criddle for... Read More

The question is not whether Canada is actually dumping canola into the Chinese market — that's bunk, says Chuck Penner — the real question is how badly China decides to punish Canada for its recent announcement of levelling trade tariffs on EVs, steel, and aluminum. Penner, founder of Leftfield Commodity Research and recently named 60-year-old,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Envita. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Al Mussell with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) on whether Canada should focus on climate reduction or adaptation; Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research on the markets; Brian Innes with Soy Canada on... Read More