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Ag chemical prices are on the rise, says FBN’s Canadian manager. And their could be shortages of certain products this spring.
Markets
Agricultural chemicals latest casualty of Persian Gulf war
Major crop input dealer says prices likely to rise because of production problems, while some product may be delayed
Australian farmers shift to less fertilizer-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season due to rising fertilizer and fuel costs.
Food and beverage sales growth, volume decline predicted for 2026
FCC’s report suggests higher prices, not consumption, will drive growth in total sales
Farm Credit Canada 2026 Food and Beverage report shows predicts rising sales and declining volumes among Canadian food and beverage manufacturers
CBOT Weekly: USDA predicts declines in planting intentions
Declines in projected planting intentions for 2026/27 were not as big as the market expected, after the United States Department of Agriculture released its estimates on March 31. The USDA also issued its quarterly grain stocks report with stocks for soybeans bigger than anticipated, while those for corn were smaller and wheat virtually matched the average trade guess.
Diesel prices hit record as war in Iran throttles supply
Iran has choked off the Strait of Hormuz severely limiting the flow of not only crude oil, but also liquid natural gas, fertilizer and even helium.
February canola crush up from 2025, StatCan reports
More canola was crushed in February than a year ago, Statistics Canada reported on March 31. StatCan pegged last month’s domestic crush at 951,353 tonnes, up about 7.8 per cent from February 2025.
Natural gas boosters should support new fertilizer plants
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With fertilizer prices soaring because of the war in Iran, the argument in favour of building another nitrogen fertilizer plant in Western Canada is stronger than ever.
Choosing when to sell grain not getting any easier
Could farmers have done better using a consistent policy of pricing a quarter of their crop every three months?
Can past market behaviour give you a clue about how it might behave in future?
Canada, U.S. shift to less comprehensive trade deals
The country takes a similar approach to that of the United States, where less comprehensive deals can be signed quickly
Canada and the U.S. are shifting gears and signing simplified trade pacts that are not as comprehensive as full-fledged free trade agreements.
Pulse Weekly: India to make pulse tariff announcement on Tuesday
Canadian lentil, pea prices down over last 12 months
Canadian peas and lentils could experience some shifts come March 31, as India is set make an announcement on its pulse import duties that Tuesday.
