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The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.
Markets
Canola growers seek tariff compensation
A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26
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.
U.S. grains: Soybeans climb as soyoil futures surge
Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soybean futures rose one per cent on Thursday as reminders of strong domestic demand and a surge in soyoil futures overshadowed pressure from the imminent harvest of a massive Brazilian soy crop, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures ticked lower, anchored by plentiful global grain supplies. Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more
Feed grains weekly: Large U.S. corn crop to weigh on values
Confirmation of a record-large corn crop in the United States should keep feed grain bids in Western Canada under pressure in the near term, as the domestic market works to remain competitive.
Canada’s public wheat breeding under review
Producer contributions account for about half of the total public wheat varietal research and development costs
Canada’s public wheat breeding system is under review. The report is due in March.
USDA report pressures corn, shifts wheat outlook
Analysts break down timely market signals in the latest One Beer Markets Update
The United States Department of Agriculture supply and demand report released Jan. 12 sent corn futures lower and shifted expectations for wheat. Soybeans saw little overall change. The implications were unpacked in the latest One Beer Markets Update from the Western Producer Markets Desk. Analyst Jerry Klassen of Resilient Capital joined Phil Franz-Warkentin to walk through the […] Read more
