Markets
The Canfax cattle market report for February 26, 2026. Fed and feeder cattle prices, butcher cow trends, and cutout market insights.
Markets
U.S. ethanol industry sets its sights on the world
Canada remains top buyer of American ethanol, but other potential markets include Mexico, the EU, Nigeria and India
Canada remains the top buyer of U.S. ethanol but Mexico and Japan have huge potential.
IGC February report adjusts world data
There were several revisions made to the International Grains Council monthly supply and demand report issued on Feb. 19, most notably in soybeans.
Funds move to net long in canola
Speculative fund traders moved to a net long position in canola for the first time in five months in mid February, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday.
Canada December retail sales down 0.4 per cent; seen up 1.5 per cent in January
Canadian retail sales decreased by 0.4 per cent in December to $70 billion on a monthly basis, led by a drop in sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat
Although there has been some upward movement in feed grain prices, particularly in Alberta, it’s not domestic demand that’s pushing them higher, said Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge on Feb. 19.
Increased demand only way out of supply glut
Market watchers say increasing demand for grain and oilseeds is the long-term answer to lower crop prices
Grain markets are still suffering from a supply glut. The only way out of it is to increase demand, says the USDA’s chief economist.
Canada’s global trade gap narrows; U.S.-bound exports hit new low
Canada’s trade deficit narrowed in December even as its share of exports to the United States dropped to the lowest level on record, barring two months during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, data showed on Thursday.
Urea market expected to remain tight in 2026
The good news for farmers around the world is that the worst is probably over with prices likely subsiding in March
Nitrogen fertilizer markets will remain tight in 2026 but one analyst thinks urea prices will peak in Feb/Mar and then subside a bit.
Minor tweaks in AAFC supply and demand report
There were only small changes in the latest supply and demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released on Feb. 18.
