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Two national canola organizations said they’re not pleased with the federal government’s announcement on helping canola growers and the biofuel industry. The Canola Council of Canada and the Canadian Canola Growers Association expressed their disappointment in a Sept. 5 news release.
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Canola groups disappointed in Carney’s plan to help growers, biofuel
‘Farmers should not be expected to borrow’
Confusion over documents halts Ukrainian rapeseed, soybeans exports, union says
Short-term price volatility expected
The introduction of a 10 per cent duty on Ukrainian rapeseed and soybean exports has virtually halted Ukrainian exports due to a lack of clear government procedure on the documents needed for shipment, the country’s largest farmers union UAC said on Monday.
Good weather for Alberta harvest
Heat, dryness take a toll on moisture levels
With hot and dry conditions the Alberta harvest is now in full swing, advancing 14 points to 22 per cent complete, the provincial agriculture department reported on Sept. 5. Combining was one point up compared to its five-average.
U.S. grains: Corn backs away from gains at close
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures climbed to a 6-1/2 week high on Friday on short covering ahead of the weekend and a U.S. government crop production update next week, and as U.S. export demand remained strong. However, the grain failed to hold onto the advances and settled with small losses in the most […] Read more
Green lentil market oversupplied
The combined crop of five major lentil-growing nations is expected 40 per cent larger than last year’s
Farmers in Western Canada can expect price pressure on their new crop of green lentils, as the available supplies among the world’s major lentil-growing nations increase significantly.
China delays final ruling in canola dispute with top supplier Canada
Analyst suggests deal could resolve tariffs on vehicles and metals
China on Friday prolonged its probe into Canadian canola imports, buying six more months for negotiations that could ease a year-long trade dispute sparked by Ottawa's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end lower on profit-taking, technicals and flat cash prices
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell for a third consecutive day on Thursday in profit-taking and technical selling setback following recent highs and amid some weaker-than-expected cash market sales this week.
Avoid bargain-basement canola markets to ease tariff damage
Market Watch: AAFC’s latest forecast is more bearish for Canadian canola, but much also depends on the U.S. oilseed crop
China’s canola tariffs aside, the global oilseed complex has eased to a lower price level and is likely to stay there for now — that is, unless problems develop with crops in the U.S. or South America.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Wheat bids pressured on multiple fronts
Western Canadian wheat bids were mostly lower during the week ended Sept. 4, 2025 due to weather and potential high yields worldwide.
Several market relationships are out of kilter
We take a look at why extreme positions are being taken in three specific crop commodity markets and why it matters
Commodity watcher John DePutter takes a look at why ‘extreme market positions’ are being taken in corn, wheat and soybean futures — and why that matters to Prairie farmers.
