March 19, 2026

ICE Close: Moderate Gains for Canola; Energy Markets Volatile

Canola futures closed modestly higher on Thursday, supported mainly by another volatile day in energy markets.

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March 19, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn Ends at 10-Month High

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures continued to press higher on Thursday, with nearby corn closing at a 10-month high.

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March 19, 2026

How Will the Commodity Price Surge Affect Canada?

Canada’s economy is facing a fresh layer of uncertainty as a new war in the Middle East sends commodity prices sharply higher, creating both opportunities and risks for the country, according to a new Farm Credit Canada an...

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March 19, 2026

Pea, Lentil Ending Stocks Up from February

Agriculture Canada has bumped up its new-crop dry pea and lentil ending stocks estimates from last month due to larger expected crops.

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March 19, 2026

IGC Sees Lower World Grains Production in 2026-27

After hitting a record high the previous year, world total grains production will slide in 2026-27, according to a new International Grains Council (IGC) forecast.

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March 18, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Slips as Crude Gains Cool

Canola futures ended modestly lower Wednesday, giving up earlier gains and ending lower in late trading as traders took profits, and the market lost support from crude oil.

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March 18, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Leads Gains

Early strength in crude oil helped to lift Chicago crop futures on Wednesday with wheat leading the way higher.

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March 18, 2026

New-Crop Canola Ending Stocks Down on Higher Export Forecast

Agriculture Canada has trimmed its new-crop canola ending stocks forecast amid a more optimistic export forecast.

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March 18, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds Key Policy Rate Unchanged; Warns on Inflation

The Bank of Canada left its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, as policymakers weighed a difficult mix of softer Canadian growth and rising global inflation risks tied to the war in the Middle East.

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March 17, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Takes Back Portion of Previous Day’s Losses

Canola futures rebounded on Tuesday, clawing back a good portion of the previous day’s deep losses.

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March 17, 2026

Chicago Close: Soybeans Inch Higher after Previous Day’s Fall

After limit declines the previous day, soybean futures managed small advances on Tuesday. Meanwhile, wheat closed lower while corn was little changed.

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March 17, 2026

Manitoba Research Farm to See Major Expansion

A major expansion of Manitoba’s Brookdale Research Farm near Brandon is set to boost forage and cattle research after Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) committed the use of land valued at about $1 million to Manitoba Beef & For...

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March 16, 2026

Youth recognized for creating sustainable solutions through AgriFood Challenge

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