August 17, 2026

U.S. Spring Wheat Harvest Accelerates

The U.S. spring wheat harvest accelerated this past week as combines made rapid progress across the northern Plains.

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August 17, 2026

U.S. Corn, Soybean Conditions Leak Lower

U.S. corn and soybean crop conditions slipped slightly this past week, with notable declines in Indiana as heavy rain and flooding continued to affect parts of the Midwest.

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August 17, 2026

ICE Close: Canola for Third Straight Day

Canola closed higher for the third straight day on Monday as gains across much of the vegetable oil complex supported prices.

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August 17, 2026

Chicago Close: Soybeans Jump on Weather, Demand

Soybean futures closed strongly higher on Monday, supported by renewed demand optimism and uncertainty over the size of the U.S. crop as it moves through the critical pod-filling period. Corn was also higher, while ended m...

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August 17, 2026

Headline Inflation Up in July Amid Rising Gasoline Prices

Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3% in July, driven largely by another sharp increase in gasoline prices and higher travel costs, although a slower rise in grocery prices helped temper the overall gain.

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August 14, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Gains on Broader Market Strength

Canola futures closed higher on Friday, drawing support from broad strength across the grain and oilseed complex.

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August 14, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Leads Way Higher into Weekend

Corn, soybean and wheat futures all closed sharply higher on Friday, amid tighter supply prospects, crop tour observations, and escalating geopolitical risks.

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August 14, 2026

Alberta Major Crop Yields Estimated Above Average but Below Last Year

Alberta’s latest 2026 yield estimates remain well above longer-term averages but are running below the final yields achieved in 2025, according to the latest provincial crop report on Friday.

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August 14, 2026

Seasonal Price Patterns Can Help Guide Grain Marketing Decisions: FCC

Grain, oilseed and pulse prices have strengthened since the beginning of 2026, but producers still face considerable uncertainty heading into the new crop year, according to a Farm Credit Canada website post this week.

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August 13, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Extends Gains

Canola futures extended the previous day's gains on Thursday, with the November contract closing back above the $800/tonne level.

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August 13, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn Hit by Profit Taking after Previous Day's Gains

Corn futures moved lower on Thursday, as traders took profits following Wednesday’s sharp post-WASDE rally and weighed improving production prospects in Brazil. Soybeans were mixed, while wheat was mainly lower.

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August 13, 2026

Ontario Corn, Soy Crops Advance Through Grain Fill Under Favourable Conditions

Ontario corn and soybean crops continue to advance through grain fill under generally favourable conditions as the calendar moves into the second half of August, according to the latest weekly field observations report fro...

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August 13, 2026

Saskatchewan Harvest Progress Stalls

Harvest stalled across Saskatchewan this past week as cooler weather slowed field operations, leaving just 2% of the provincial crop in the bin as of Monday, unchanged from the previous week.

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