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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures turned lower on Friday on profit taking, inflation concerns and mixed wholesale prices, brokers said. Feeder cattle futures fell during the trading session, after cattle futures jumped to their highest levels on Thursday since late October – following a jump in cash prices for slaughter-ready […] Read more
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GIWA trims Western Australian crop forecasts, still predicts record harvest
The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) slightly lowered its estimates for the state’s 2025/26 production of wheat, barley and canola on Friday but said the harvest of winter crops was still on track to be the biggest ever.
Burdensome supply weighs on canaryseed prices
The stocks-to-use ratio is expected to increase to 123 per cent, which means there is enough crop to supply two years
There will be enough canaryseed left over at the end of 2025-26 to supply markets in 2026-27 without even planting another crop.
U.S. grains: Corn and wheat futures firm on brisk exports, softer dollar
U.S. corn and wheat futures firmed on Thursday, supported by brisk export sales and a softer dollar, which tends to make U.S. grains more competitive globally, analysts said. Soybean futures clung to modest gains.
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hogs rise
Chicago cattle and hog futures closed higher on Thursday. Most-active February live cattle futures settled at 230.950 cents a pound, up 2.245 cents. April contracts closed up 2.300 cents at 230.675 cents per pound. Most-active January feeder cattle contracts closed at 343.400 cents per pound, up 5.025 cents. March futures settled at 337.675 cents a […] Read more
Russia has surplus of peas after failing to boost exports to China, analysts say
Russian farmers found it difficult to replace Canadian peas in the Chinese market despite making inroads.
Malt barley crop called exceptional
The crop’s average protein content was 11.8 per cent and starch content was two to three per cent higher than last year
This year’s malt barley crop is “outstanding,” according to the Canadian Grain Commission.
Feed Grain Weekly: Quiet trade to close the year
Feed grain prices are not expected to change drastically in the coming months, said a Saskatchewan-based trader.
Record wheat, canola crops pressure prices
A Dec. 4 Statistics Canada report has tilted sentiment more firmly bearish across Canada’s major grain and oilseed markets, confirming larger-than-expected wheat, canola and other key crops.
Trade challenges expected to ease in 2027
Canada’s economic growth has taken a significant hit recently because of its strong ties to the American market
EDC says the global economic outlook will remain challenged in 2026 but should improve in 2027.
