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Argentina has permanently lowered its export tax on wheat, which should spur more acres and exports from that country.
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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
Chinese importer buys Canadian canola after Carney visit
A Chinese importer bought a cargo of Canadian canola shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing last week, trader sources said.
A good year for flax could lead to more acres in 2026/27
Strong flaxseed prices should encourage more planted acres to the crop this spring, but any increases in area will also depend on the price relationship canola.
U.S. grains: Corn, wheat climb on bargain-hunting, paring big weekly losses
U.S. corn futures rose more than one per cent on Friday, paring some of this week’s steep declines, as exporters and domestic users stepped in to buy cash-market grain at discounted prices, analysts said.
Canola growers seek tariff compensation
A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26
The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.
Farmers advised to avoid marketing surprises
Grain marketer says sales should ideally be made three to six months in advance to remove panic from the process
Brian Voth of intelliFARM spoke at St. Jean Farm Days on how farmers can better prepare themselves when marketing their grain in 2026.
Can crop markets strengthen in upcoming year?
The major crop markets began 2026 with encouraging vigour, which could set up some rallies and selling opportunities
Crop markets looked weak in late 2025. Can they put on some muscle in 2026? Let’s check their status.
U.S. move on Venezuela could affect Canadian exports
The U.S. interest in Venezuelan oil has been the primary concern of commodity markets, but Venezuela is also an important market for agricultural goods.
U.S. livestock: Feeder contracts surge, hogs rise
Chicago feeder cattle contracts surged on Thursday. Live cattle and lean hogs also made healthy gains. Most-active April live cattle closed at 238.425 cents a pound, up 1.100 cents. February live cattle gained 0.900 cents to settle at 236.050 cents per pound. Most-active March feeder cattle futures gained 4.850 cents to close at 364.550 cents […] Read more
Ample supply depresses markets, but China might help
Early 2026 finds grain markets continuing with the expectation of ample supply that had ruled prices ahead of the holiday season.
