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EDC says the global economic outlook will remain challenged in 2026 but should improve in 2027.
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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
New World screwworm little match for Canadian cold
Cattle producers still reminded to be mindful of deadly parasite as Texas braces for an outbreak
Although cases are closing in on the U.S., the deadly New World screwworm parasite of livestock isn’t likely to create outbreaks in Canada, says chief vet. However, be vigilant.
U.S. grains: Wheat futures slide on rising world production estimates
U.S. wheat futures fell more than one per cent on Wednesday to their lowest since late October on reminders of rising global supplies of the food grain, analysts said. Corn futures also sagged while soybean futures rebounded from multi-week lows, buoyed in part by news of fresh U.S. soy export sales. Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs mostly up
Chicago cattle futures ended mostly up on Wednesday while hogs also gained ground. Most-active April live cattle closed at 228.375 cents a pound, up 1.475 cents. December futures edged down 0.025 cents to close at 226.800 cents a pound. Most-traded January feeder cattle futures settled at 338.375 cents a pound, up 2.875 cents. March contracts […] Read more
CBOT weekly: Sideways trade likely through holidays
Sideways trade is expected to be the norm in the soybean and corn futures markets through the holiday season, as participants continue to get caught up on the data that was delayed during the United States government shutdown.
ICE Canada Weekly: Canola a “tough market”
There are grim prospects for canola prices as the New Year approaches said Winnipeg-based trader and farmer Bill Craddock.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids, U.S. futures down
Western Canadian wheat futures were down for the week ended Dec. 9, 2025 due to weaker U.S. futures and a stronger loonie.
WASDE bullish corn, neutral soybeans, bearish wheat
The world stocks-to-use ratio for corn is eight per cent when China and the United States is taken out of the mix, which is tight
WASDE report ranges from slightly bullish for corn to slightly bearish for wheat.
Winter precipitation forecast positive news
Environment and Climate Change Canada released its winter forecast on Dec. 1, and there was some positive news for Western Canada.
U.S. livestock: Hog futures sink, cattle mixed
Chicago hog futures fell on Tuesday while cattle futures ended the day mixed. Most-active February live cattle contracts closed at 226.950 cents a pound, up 0.275 cents. April live cattle settled up 0.200 cents at 226.900 cents per pound. Most-traded January feeder cattle futures settled down 0.150 cents at 335.500 cents per pound. March contracts […] Read more
