Markets
The global grain outlook for 2025-26 is incredibly balanced, says an analyst.
Markets
Grain’s supply and demand ratio finds balance
Production is expected to recover by 70 million tonnes due to favourable conditions while demand will rise by 45 million tonnes
Crude oil prices are warning for global economy
The negative sentiment seen in the crude oil market is bound to impact the flow of funds into agricultural commodities
Crude oil is king of the commodity markets and usually is a very good indicator of where the economy is headed.
India urged to bring back pea tariff
The government isn’t thought to be in a hurry to impose a large duty on yellow peas as it takes steps to reduce food inflation
India’s pulse trade is pushing for the government to implement a large tariff on imported yellow peas.
Canola climbs higher but faces obstacles
Brisk exports lead to rising prices but tariffs and oil pricees loom in the background
The July canola contract on the Intercontinental Exchange reached a significant price level during the week ended May 1.
There is more canola in bins than what industry thought
It appears that once again, the assessment of canola production will prove to be an under-estimate, continuing a multi-year trend.
China puts on friendly face for Canada
Ambassador urges Canadians to join his country in resisting U.S. ‘bullying’
China’s ambassador to Canada wants the two countries to join forces to push back against American “bullying.”
Hot, dry summer expected
Precipitation forecast up in the air; more confidence in temperature prediction
Precipitation is expected to be below normal in the May-June-July period for much of the Prairie region except for eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, where it should be normal.
Mexico now top buyer of U.S. ag commodities
A growing demand for meat, poultry and dairy has increased the country’s feedgrain imports from the United States
A growing demand for meat, poultry and dairy has increased the country’s feedgrain imports from the United States
May contract talks alarm sugar beet growers
Lack of progress means time is growing short to get a successfull crop into the ground in Southern Alberta
Sugar beet contract negotiations between ASBG and Rogers Sugar still ongoing
Industry believes green pea supplies are over-reported
Analysts say crop insurance data and high prices indicate that stocks of the crop are higher than Statistics Canada is reporting
Crop insurance data and high prices indicate that stocks of the crop are higher than Statistics Canada is reporting
