March 16, 2026

Youth recognized for creating sustainable solutions through AgriFood Challenge

4-H youth across Canada are proving they have what it takes to tackle some of the biggest issues facing our planet. Through the AgriFood Challenge, a national initiative delivered by 4-H Canada in partnership with Syngenta...

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March 16, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Futures Battered to Begin Week

Canola futures took it on the chin on Monday, with the May contract (shown below) closing just above the $700/benchmark.

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March 16, 2026

Chicago Close: Soybeans Lead the Way Down

Soybeans led the way down with limit losses as Chicago crop futures ended sharply lower on Monday.

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March 16, 2026

Chart: Soybean Futures Suffer Limit Losses

Chicago soybean futures collapsed on Monday, reversing the Iran war-driven rally that had helped carry the market higher.

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March 16, 2026

Annual Inflation Rate Slows to Below 2% in February

The Canadian inflation rate slowed to below 2% in February, with the deceleration largely tied to last year’s temporary tax break.

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March 13, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Overcomes Early Weakness to End Higher

Canola futures rebounded on Friday, overcoming losses earlier in the session.

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March 13, 2026

Chicago Close: Strong Wheat Gains to End Week

Wheat futures posted strong gains to end the week, boosted in part by wildly fluctuating weather conditions for the U.S. winter wheat crop on the southern Plains.

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March 13, 2026

Ag Groups Call for 24-Month Pause on AAFC Research Cuts

Farm groups from across Canada are urging the federal government to halt proposed cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) research network, warning the move would weaken the country’s long-term agricultural compe...

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March 13, 2026

Most of Saskatchewan Expected to See Near- to Below-Normal Spring Runoff

Spring runoff across most of Saskatchewan is expected to be near to below normal in 2026, according to the first 2026 outlook released by the provincial Water Security Agency on Thursday.

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March 12, 2026

ICE Close: More Gains for Crude; Canola Higher

Canola futures closed modestly higher on Thursday, as support came from gains in the broader vegetable oil complex.

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March 12, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Up as Crude Continues Ascent

Corn and soybean futures pushed higher on Thursday as crude oil continued to strengthen amid the war in Iran. Wheat was mixed.

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March 12, 2026

Map: Midwest Drought Eases in Early March

Drought conditions improved notably across parts of the U.S. Midwest, following a stretch of beneficial early-March precipitation that helped recharge soil moisture heading into the spring season.

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March 12, 2026

Saskatchewan to Offer Elk Depredation Permits

Saskatchewan is introducing a new measure aimed at helping producers deal with persistent elk damage on their farms, with eight depredation permits to be made available in 2027 for operations facing significant losses from...

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