July 17, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Higher on Support from Crude, Soyoil

Canola futures finished with double-digit gains on Friday, supported by strong advances in both crude oil and Chicago soybean oil.

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July 17, 2026

Chicago Close: Geopolitical Tensions Boost Prices

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all settled higher on Friday, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in both the Black Sea region and the Middle East, along with a sharp rally in crude oil.

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July 17, 2026

Alberta Crop Conditions Hold Mainly Steady

Warm and windy weather accelerated crop development across Alberta during the past week, although excess moisture continued to hamper crops in several regions, particularly the northwest and northeast.

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July 17, 2026

Saskatchewan, Ottawa Sign MOU on Provincial Research Sites

The federal and Saskatchewan governments are examining ways to keep agricultural activities operating at the Indian Head and Scott Research Farms while Ottawa moves ahead with plans to dispose of the properties.

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July 16, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Stumbles After Previous Day's Gains

Canola futures ended lower on Thursday as traders took profits following the previous session’s strong gains.

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July 16, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Soybeans Fall Back on Profit Taking

Corn and soybean futures ended lower on Thursday as traders took profits following sharp gains a day earlier, while a stronger U.S. dollar and declining crude oil prices added pressure. Wheat ended mainly lower.

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July 16, 2026

IGC Cuts World Corn Production Estimate on EU Heat

The International Grains Council (IGC) has cut its 2026-27 world corn production forecast on the heels of damaging heatwaves across parts of Europe.

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July 16, 2026

AI Adoption Could Boost Canadian Ag Competitiveness: FCC Report

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July 16, 2026

Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Mixed as Fields Dry

Saskatchewan crop conditions were mixed compared to a week earlier, with soybeans showing a sharp improvement while ratings declined for canola, lentils and several other crops, according to the latest provincial crop repo...

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July 16, 2026

FCC Offers Support for Weather-Hit Farmers

Farm Credit Canada is offering support to customers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who are facing cash flow pressure following flooding and other severe weather disruptions.

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July 15, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Joins in Chicago Gains

Canola futures closed strongly higher on Wednesday, drawing spillover support from strong gains across Chicago grain and oilseed markets.

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July 15, 2026

Chicago Close: Black Sea Attacks Send Wheat Prices Soaring

Wheat saw particularly sharp gains on Wednesday as escalating attacks on grain infrastructure and commercial shipping in the Black Sea raised concerns about disruptions to global supplies.

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July 15, 2026

Prairie Grain Shipments to Return to Port of Churchill

Prairie grain will begin moving to the Port of Churchill later this week, marking the first grain shipment through the northern Manitoba trade corridor since 2020.

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