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Chicago cattle and hog futures fell for the second day running ahead of Friday’s cattle on feed report. Most-active December live cattle closed at 232.675 cents a pound, down 2.475 cents. October contracts settled at 231.100 cents a pound, down 2.350 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures closed at 349.125 cents per pound, a loss […] Read more
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Italian farm group lashes out against Canadian durum
An Italian farm group is once again besmirching the reputation of imported Canadian durum.
Final tally settles 2024 crop size question but 2025 remains uncertain
Last year’s canola crop was 19.24 million tonnes, according to the latest revision included in Statistics Canada’s end of crop year stocks report released Sept. 9.
Big Russian flax plant is another threat to Canada
The plants may decrease competition in the flax seed market because more of the crop will be consumed domestically
A major flax crush plant is set to open in Russia. ASVA is building the facility in the city of Azov in Russia’s Rostov region.
CBOT Weekly: Futures rise on multiple factors
Different factors caused crop futures on the Chicago Board of Trade to rise during the week ended Sept. 17, 2025.
General Mills keeps annual outlook as North America demand softens
General Mills maintained its annual sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, as the Cheerios maker grapples with rising economic uncertainty and softer demand in key markets, including North America.
Canadian crop production revised mostly higher from August
Canadian grain and oilseed production in 2025/26 was likely larger than earlier expectations, as warm temperatures and increased precipitation across the Prairies in August helped crop development, according to updated estimates from Statistics Canada released Sept. 17.
Message to provincial agriculture ministers: focus on international trade
Panelists told Canada’s agriculture ministers international trade should be their key priority
International trade stakeholders said securing markets in the face of increasing protectionism should be the key priority for Canada’s agriculture ministers.
Chickpea harvest forecasts see big disparity
Some are estimating an average yield of 24 bushels per acre, while others say second growth has increased production
Chuck Penner is forecasting 345,000 tonnes of chickpeas but a trader thinks the real number is closer to 500,000 tonnes.
U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures slide
Chicago cattle and hog futures slid on Tuesday as economic data showed signs of slowing U.S. household spending. Most-active December live cattle closed at 235.150 cents a pound, down 1.125 cents. October contracts settled at 233.450 cents per pound, down 1.150 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures settled at 354.300 cents a pound, down 0.200 […] Read more
