The Good: The soybean oil position by money market funds continued to change in the week ending on January 20 with the funds buying back their short position. Funds bought back 27,750 contracts during the week to end up with a short position of net 25,269 contracts. Funds moved into a net short position at the […] Read more
Farm business
The Good, Bad & Ugly
Government silence loud on Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada cuts
Fiscal responsibility should mean owning the responsibility for fiscal decisions
Canada’s federal government trumpets fiscal responsibility; their silence on a day of massive Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada cuts was baffling at best.
AM Market Report – January 26, 2026
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE A mixed tone to overnight price action across grain and oilseed markets. Friday s rallies and technically bullish weekly high closes in most of the grains could offer early chart clues that ag markets have put in near-term bottoms. But market bulls seem hesitant this […] Read more
Capital budgeting helps make big spending less reactive
Too often, capex arrives as a reaction. Something fails, a promotion appears or a tax conversation turns into a shopping trip. You buy first and then sort out the consequences later.
Power of attorney document is important consideration
It is important to plan for a variety of scenarios when evaluating estate planning documents — and not just your death
It is important to plan for a variety of scenarios when evaluating your estate planning documents, not just your death.
Bunge sells sixth elevator to complete deal
Divestitures were required as part of company’s merger with Viterra
Bunge has completed the divestitures required as part of its merger with Viterra.
Canadian GDP growth slow down expected in 2026, FCC says
Farm Credit Canada expects continued trade woes and mortgage renewals to weigh on Canada’s economic growth in 2026
The Good, Bad & Ugly
The Good: The nearby wheat futures were up today as winterkill concerns continued from the current weather system moving through the central and southern U.S. The nearby spring wheat contract closed up by 10 cents per bushel to close at the highest level of 2026. The winter wheat futures were up by five to six […] Read more
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to cut more than 600 staff
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to cut over 600 positions
AM Market Report – January 22, 2025
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE ICE canola futures are starting $2/tonne weaker this morning…giving back a portion of yesterday s strong advances…but still trending generally higher in January so far. Chicago soybean futures are trending 3 to 5 cents/bu higher this morning. The soybean market posted strong gains yesterday, driven […] Read more
