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There’s little at the present time to guide cash prices for lentils on the Canadian Prairies, said Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie IX in Toronto.
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New Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report makes only incremental changes
The February WASDE report followed the expected script with only minor changes to the U.S. Supply and Demand (S&D) tables.
Canola needs more funds to counter Chinese uncertainty
Any exporting country should work hard to have access and close relationships with China. But, China has repeatedly used access to its market as a tool to coerce other countries to bend to its demands.
Klassen: Feeder market eyes fed cattle for direction
For the week ending February 14, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The deferred live cattle futures have been consolidating in a narrow range over the past month, which has limited the upside in the feeder complex. Supplies of yearlings or replacements over 800 pounds are increasing as […] Read more
Canadian annual inflation rate edges down in January as gasoline costs drop
Canada’s annual inflation rate in January accelerated at a slower pace than the previous month as a big drop in gasoline prices helped cushion the impact of higher food and clothing prices, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
China fails in attempt at soybean self-sufficiency
Observers say the country doesn’t worry about self-sufficiency as much as it once did due to rise of Brazil as a supplier
China’s attempts at becoming more self sufficient in soybean production have failed, but the government is not too concerned about that anymore.
EU’s pesticide reciprocity could disrupt trade
Grain sector worries about the potential for the bloc to restrict imports produced using Canadian-approved pesticides
The Canada Grains Council says the EU’s pesticide reciprocity rules could seriously damage trade to one of Canada’s top diversification markets.
Preparation best remedy for uncertain market
Panellists provide insight for young grain and cattle producers on how to deal with the unpredictable market landscape
The Canadian agriculture industry is in a state of uncertainty that raise questions and worry, particularly among young farmers.
Feed Grain Weekly: Corn affecting barley prices in Lethbridge
Corn imports entering Lethbridge have lowered prices for feed barley compared to those in Edmonton.
Global humanitarian aid slashed by one-third
Governments drastically slash their international development assistance budgets as they focus on domestic concerns
Humanitarian aid around the world was cut by a third in 2025 and Canada is one of the culprits.
