The Good: Canola futures had a rocky session today, but managed to close up by C$2.80 per tonne to settle at C$709.40 per tonne. Soybean oil futures were responsible for supporting canola values as the nearby contracts settled up by 1.23 per cent. The good news is that canola futures managed to rally despite soybean futures […] Read more
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Canada-China trade deal: What it means for farmers
A Canada-China preliminary trade agreement reduces tariffs on canola seed, canola meal and peas, but some tariffs remain unchanged, leaving gaps for producers
A Canada-China preliminary trade agreement reduces tariffs on canola seed, canola meal and peas, but some tariffs remain unchanged, leaving gaps for producers.
AM Market Report – March 4, 2026
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE ICE canola futures are taking a pause in its recent rally…trading $5 to $6/tonne lower this morning…but the chart trend remains pointed higher for now. Chicago soybean futures are mostly around 2 cents/bu weaker this morning, with both meal and soyoil slightly lower. CBOT corn […] Read more
The Good, Bad & Ugly
The Good: Canola futures continued to rally during today’s session as gains in crude oil supported vegetable oil markets. Soybean futures closed the day up by six to seven cents per bushel while soybean oil futures are up by 0.13 to 0.19 per cent. Soybean oil futures closed the session at 62.82 U.S. cents per pound. […] Read more
AM Market Report – March 3, 2026
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE Grain markets are on the rise to start this morning. ICE canola futures are building on Monday s rally, up another $4 to $5/tonne this morning. Chicago soybeans are posting impressive 6 to 11 cents/bu gains, led by the front month contracts. CBOT corn futures […] Read more
The Good, Bad & Ugly
The Good: Canola futures were indirectly the beneficiary of the increase in crude oil prices and rallied by C$10.70 per tonne during today’s session. Canola futures closed the day at C$698.40 per tonne due to gains in the vegetable oil contracts. The soybean oil contract closed up by 1.44 per cent to close to 62.74 U.S. […] Read more
Possible delays, detours expected from oversize load in Regina area
A large log home and garage moving on highways and rural roads this week will disrupt traffic
Highways and grid roads in the Regina area will be affected by a large building move this week and drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.
AM Market Report – March 2, 2026
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE A bit of a mixed bag this morning for the grain markets, though ICE canola futures are charging mostly $10 to $12/tonne higher to fresh highs for the rebound rally started back just before Xmas. A catapult higher in CBOT soyoil futures (new contract and […] Read more
Prairie Weather
A low pressure system is pushing across northern Alberta this morning that will push across the northern areas of the Prairies today and tomorrow. The remainder of the Prairies are expected to remain dry for most of the next five days. Total amounts of precipitation over the next five days will be mostly in the […] Read more
Executive decisions: what and when to delegate on the farm
When everyone is working at capacity and delegating isn’t an option, what’s a busy farmer to do?
Consider the end state you’re working to achieve on your farm when deciding what tasks to delegate, when to do so and on whom, farm management advisors recommend.
