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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago corn and soybeans slipped in choppy trading on Tuesday as tensions between Washington and Europe over Greenland unsettled investors and ample global supply hung over grain markets. A drop in the dollar and signs of brisk international demand, however, lent some support to Chicago prices as trading resumed after a […] Read more
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U.S. livestock: Cattle rally after screwworm scare
Chicago cattle made modest gains on Tuesday while lean hogs ended mixed to start a shortened trading week. Most-active April live cattle closed at 234.575 cents a pound, up 0.600 cents. February live cattle settled at 232.375 cents per pound, up 0.225 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts gained 1.225 cents to close at 357.675 […] Read more
Pulse Weekly: Despite dropped tariffs, work remains for Pulse Canada
Pulse Canada was relieved when China announced the removal of 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian yellow peas on Jan. 16, but work still needs to be done in India.
Collaboration called best approach in Ottawa
Representatives from a number of national organizations talk about how they work on farmers’ behalf
Dealing with Ottawa sometimes requires a full court press, and farm organizations on a recent SaskCrops Forum panel said they collaborate frequently with each other and others on concerning issues.
China hits 12 million ton U.S. soybean target pledged in trade truce
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China has bought about 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, fulfilling a U.S.-stated pledge to purchase that volume by the end of February, three traders told Reuters on Tuesday, after a late-October trade truce spurred buying.
China hits 12 million ton U.S. soybean target pledged in trade truce
China has bought about 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, fulfilling a U.S.-stated pledge to purchase that volume by the end of February, three traders told Reuters on Tuesday, after a late-October trade truce spurred buying.
Klassen: Feeder market near historical highs
For the week ending January 17, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5/cwt lower to $10/cwt higher compared to the week ending January 10. The market was quite variable across the Prairies with weather conditions influencing the price structure. Overall, there was very strong demand with Ontario and Southern Alberta feedlots aggressively working to secure […] Read more
Big oat crop in 2025/26 pointing to less acres next year
Oat acres in Canada are likely to recede this spring with cash prices to remain low, said Scott Shiels, grain procurement manager for Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.
Mustard outlook expects more acres
Analyst tells mustard growers that acreage will increase this year, but they still have plenty of supply to work through
There is potential for mustard bids to firm up in 2026-27 as acreage increases and supplies decline.
Argentina makes reduction in wheat export tax
Lower tax may prompt Argentine producers to grow more wheat, but impact on Canada not expected to be significant
Argentina has permanently lowered its export tax on wheat, which should spur more acres and exports from that country.
