The Good: The soybean oil market is taking a rocket ride with nearby contract jumping higher by 1.17 cents per pound to settle at 55.66 cents per pound. This is the second day in a row of a one cent plus gain in the March soybean oil contract. This is good news for the vegetable oil […] Read more
Farm business
The Good, Bad & Ugly
Court finds Sunterra liable to U.S. lender
Ruling says company participated in a cheque-kiting scheme that cost the American lender Compeer Financial $35 million
An Alberta court has ruled that Sunterra owes Compeer Financial $35 million after undertaking fraudulent behaviour in its U.S. operations.
AM Market Report – February 4, 2026
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE ICE canola futures are trading around $4/tonne higher to start this morning…still riding a price-friendly wave following some encouraging US biofuel policy announcements yesterday on the 45Z tax credit. See more in separate story below. US grain markets are generally a little weaker this morning. […] Read more
The Good, Bad & Ugly
The Good: The strongest market in the ag space today was the soybean oil contract which closed up by 1.14 U.S. cents per pound to settle at a new recent high of 54.49 cents per pound. The release of the new biofuel proposal from the U.S. Treasury department. The new regulations will increase the demand for […] Read more
Generational differences a common source of friction on the farm
In part five of this six-part series, we explore how siblings can differ in how they manage change
In part five of a six-part series, we explore how siblings can differ in how they approach and manage change on the farm.
NEW: find Country Guide in The Western Producer’s pages
You’ll find the Country Guide content you love in the new Farm & Family section inside The Western Producer
Country Guide content now part of the Farm & Family section in The Western Producer.
AM Market Report – February 3, 2026
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE Grain markets are mostly firmer (except wheat) coming into this morning s trade action amid improved risk appetite following small losses posted across the board on Monday that tracked a slump in broader commodities markets, particularly the recent fall in crude oil prices. ICE canola […] Read more
The Good, Bad & Ugly
The Good: The funds liquidated their short position in the week ending on Jan 27 which was positive news for the soybean oil market. This consequently will support the canola market over the longer term. Managed money funds bought back a total of 38,604 contracts during the week. This pushed the net position of the managed […] Read more
AM Market Report – February 2, 2026
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE Grain markets are generally trending a bit weaker to start this morning. Traders are still squeamish amid keener risk aversion in the general marketplace to start the trading week and month…and following Friday s dramatic plunges in gold and silver prices. ICE canola futures are […] Read more
Prairie Weather
A low pressure system is centered over Oyen, Alberta is pushing through the southern Prairies today and will bring light to moderate amounts of snow through the region. The system is expected to move to the southeast through the day. Another low pressure system is expected to move across the northern areas of the Prairies […] Read more
