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A European weather model is forecasting one of the strongest El Nino events on record, says Nutrien meteorologist Eric Snodgrass.
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‘Eye-popping’ El Nino possible
The weather phenomenon could have significant implications for food production around the world
Market watches for possible spring wheat rally
Outlook may appear bullish, but wheat markets have a habit of ignoring bullish news and focusing on bearish headlines
The spring wheat outlook for 2026-27 is bullish and investors appear to be taking notice.
Time running out on U.S. winter wheat as drought persists
The conditions in the southern U.S. Plains turned ugly in March with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rating of the hard red winter wheat dropping through the month.
Feed Grain Weekly: Demand rises despite war uncertainty
Demand is ongoing and prices are slowly rising for feed grains despite the war in Iran, said Brandon Motz, owner and manager of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.
Dryness, reduced U.S. seeded area help lift wheat prices
Wheat futures are at their highest this crop year, about the same as last year, supported by reduced seeded area in the U.S. and by concern about dryness in the southern U.S. Plains.
Will a crude oil price crash pull down canola?
One analyst thinks canola prices will fall once the war is over, but another analyst doesn’t think they will fall significantly
Analysts disagree on where canola prices could be heading. Bruce Burnett says there is considerable downside risk, while Errol Anderson thinks most grains and oilseeds are undervalued.
North Africa’s big durum crop could limit demand
A successful growing season in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia could reduce that important buying region’s import needs
North Africa’s wheat production could rise by 20 per cent in 2026, which would limit durum demand from that important region of the world.
Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks
Workers of the world’s largest meat company, JBS, agreed to return to work at a beef plant in Greely, Colorado after it agreed to resume negotiations.
Growing your farm business in an era of economic volatility
Farmers are up against an era of unparalleled volatility, but they aren’t entirely powerless to mitigate some of the risks.
Pricier diesel to increase grain movement costs
Farmers not likely to see the full impact until later in the year when the maximum revenue entitlements are calculated
Grain transportation costs are on the rise due to soaring diesel prices. High bunker fuel prices could soon have a big impact on ocean freight.
