July 06, 2026

Winter Wheat Harvest Passes Halfway Mark; Spring Wheat Condition Down

The U.S. winter wheat harvest moved past the halfway mark last week, while winter wheat conditions held steady and spring wheat ratings slipped slightly, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress report.

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July 06, 2026

U.S. Corn Condition Unchanged; Soybean Rating Slips

The condition of the U.S. corn crop held steady over the past week, while soybean ratings slipped slightly, even as both crops continued to develop ahead of normal, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress report.

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July 06, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Follows Soy Complex Sharply Higher

Canola futures closed sharply higher on Monday, supported by broad strength across the North American oilseed complex as traders returned from the U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend in a more risk-sensitive mood.

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July 06, 2026

Chicago Close: Strong Gains on Weather Concerns

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures surged higher on Monday amid increasing global weather concerns, as traders returned from the U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend in a buying mood.

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July 06, 2026

World Food Commodity Prices Down Slightly in June

World food commodity prices edged lower in June, as declines in cereals, sugar and dairy products outweighed higher vegetable oil and meat prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said Friday.

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July 03, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Higher with U.S. Markets Closed

Canola futures ended higher Friday in quiet holiday trade, with U.S. grain and oilseed markets closed for the Independence Day holiday.

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July 03, 2026

Alberta Crop Conditions Holding Near Average

Alberta crop conditions remained near average at the end of June, although frequent rainfall, variable temperatures and short windows for fieldwork continued to slow development in some areas of the province.

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July 03, 2026

Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Mostly Steady to Higher

Saskatchewan crop conditions were mostly steady to stronger in the second half of June, with several cereal and oilseed crops improving from mid-month levels despite excess moisture concerns in parts of the province.

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July 03, 2026

Maps: Heavy Rain Batters Parts of Western Canada

Repeated storms have left large portions of the Canadian Prairies saturated over the past month, flooding fields, damaging roads and raising concerns about crop losses as the growing season enters a critical stage.

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July 02, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Higher on Return from Canada Day Holiday

Canola futures finished slightly higher on Thursday as the market returned from the Canada Day holiday a day earlier.

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July 02, 2026

Chicago Close: Mixed Ahead of U.S. Holiday Weekend

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures finished mixed on Thursday, as traders adjusted positions ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend.

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July 02, 2026

Manitoba Crops Holding Up Amid Wet Conditions

Manitoba crops remain in generally good condition, even as isolated thunderstorms brought hail, strong winds, intense rain to portions of the province this past week.

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July 02, 2026

American Lentil, Pea Acres Slide from March, Last Year

U.S. farmers planted fewer lentils and dry peas than they indicated in March, with both crops also posting declines from last year, according to the USDA’s June Acreage report released Tuesday.

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