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Prices for green and yellow peas have dropped back across the Prairies over the last week. One of the major downward drivers was the Statistics Canada production report released earlier this month, said Levon Sargsyan of Johnston’s Grain in Calgary.
Markets
U.S. grains: CBOT wheat sets fresh lows on supply pressure, Ukraine ceasefire talks
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures extended losses for a third session on Tuesday, slumping to fresh lows as the most-active contract hovered near prices not seen since late October, while bumper harvests in Argentina and Australia underscored hefty global supplies. The Rosario Grains Exchange last week raised its production estimate […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs recoup losses
Chicago live and feeder cattle futures rose on Tuesday while hog contracts regained Monday’s losses. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 230.700 cents a pound, up 0.150 cents. June live cattle settled up 0.275 cents at 223.700 cents per pound. Most-traded January feeder cattle gained 3.400 cents to close at 343.325 cents a pound […] Read more
China might start importing corn and wheat
Farmers just finished harvest and corn, wheat prices are starting to rebound, suggesting inadequate domestic supplies
China’s corn and wheat crops have quality damage, which could result in increased import activity in the coming months.
U.S. farm subsidy package totals $12 billion
Oilseed markets, including canola, will be relatively unaffected by the subsidies recently announced in the United States
U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration has finally announced the package of bridge payments to offset the impact of “unfair market disruptions” on U.S. farmers.
Big production year provided big market moves
Record grain crops around the world this past year promise to keep the world well supplied in the upcoming year
Despite widespread anxiety about climate change and food security, the world’s farmers pumped out massive volumes of grain in 2025.
Expect continuing relief at the fuel pump next year
North American crude oil futures are below US$60 per barrel as this year ends, and price weakness will likely continue well into 2026 as production outstrips demand.
U.S. livestock: Cattle make small gains, hogs fall
Chicago cattle futures made modest gains on Monday while hogs pulled back. Most-active February live cattle closed at 230.550 cents a pound, up 1.000 cents. April contracts gained 0.625 cents to settle at 230.025 cents a pound. Most-active January feeder cattle futures settled at 339.925 cents a pound, up 0.825 cents. March contracts gained 0.775 […] Read more
Canola carryout problem requires policy changes
Clearing the export logjam will require movement by China on tariffs or by the U.S. on biofuel feedstock imports
Chuck Penner said canola carryout will be bloated in 2025-26 unless there is an abrupt policy change in China or the U.S.
U.S. grains: Soybeans touch seven-week low on broad sell-off
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures touched a seven-week low on Monday amid a broad sell-off in agriculture markets, as soy traders continued to shed risk amid ongoing concerns over the pace of U.S. exports and expectations of a hefty Brazilian harvest, market analysts said. Wheat futures slumped as Argentina’s large […] Read more
