May 04, 2026

Winter Wheat Rating Improves; Spring Wheat Planting Picks Up

The condition rating of the drought-plagued U.S. winter wheat crop moved higher this past week – the first improvement since the USDA began releasing its weekly crop progress reports in early April.

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May 04, 2026

U.S. Corn, Soybean Planting Keeps Ahead of Average Pace

U.S. corn and soybean planting continued to churn along ahead of the average pace this past week.

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May 04, 2026

ICE Close: Higher Crude, Vegoils Boost Canola

Canola futures ended higher on Monday, supported by strength across the broader oilseed complex and gains in vegetable oil markets.

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May 04, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Soybeans Up on Higher Crude; Wheat Mixed

Corn and soybean futures moved mainly higher Monday, as crude oil gained and forecasts turned wetter for parts of the American Midwest. Wheat closed mixed.

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May 01, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Down on Crude Weakness, Profit Taking

Canola futures declined to end the week, following the crude oil market lower.

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May 01, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn Rises on Export Business

Corn futures ended higher on Friday, getting a lift from export demand. Soybeans closed with gains as well, with wheat little changed.

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May 01, 2026

Map: Slow Start to Planting for Ontario

A cool, wet April has delayed fieldwork in many areas of Ontario, particularly across the Great Lakes region.

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May 01, 2026

Maps: April Brings Uneven Precipitation; Cooler Temps to Western Canada

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April 30, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Little Changed, Crude Volatile

Canola futures settled little changed on Thursday amid a volatile day in the crude oil market.

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April 30, 2026

Chicago Close: Futures Fall Back as Crude Strength Fades

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures ended mainly lower on Thursday, reversing earlier strength as crude oil prices retreated from a four-year high.

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April 30, 2026

Grain Transport Disruptions Can Cost Sector $540 Million in a Week

A single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season can cost Canada’s grain sector up to $540 million, with most of the damage tied to lost sales that are unlikely to be recovered, according to a new analy...

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April 30, 2026

Domestic Canola Crush Rebounds in March

After dipping below 1 million tonnes for the first time in the 2025-26 marketing year in February, the Canadian canola crush rebounded in March.

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April 29, 2026

ICE Close: Strong Gains for Canola as Crude Climbs

Canola futures ended with strong gains on Wednesday amid further strength in surging crude oil.

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