May 08, 2026

ICE Close: Double-Digit Strength into the Weekend

ICE canola futures closed strongly higher on Friday, boosted in part by renewed speculative buying ahead of next week’s USDA WASDE report.

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May 08, 2026

Chicago Close: Higher Ahead of Potentially Volatile Week

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all closed higher Friday, ending on a firmer note amid renewed trader positioning ahead of a potentially volatile stretch of market news.

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May 08, 2026

Cold, Snowy April Delays Start of Alberta Seeding

Unseasonably cool and snowy conditions delayed the start of spring seeding across much of Alberta, even as late-season moisture helped improve soil conditions heading into the growing season.

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May 08, 2026

World Food Commodity Prices Rise for Third Straight Month

World food commodity prices rose for a third consecutive month in April, as elevated energy costs and disruptions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict continued to ripple through global grain, oilseed and food markets, said the ...

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May 07, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Lower Amid Crude Volatility

Canola futures closed lower on Thursday, as weakness in crude oil and ongoing uncertainty surrounding possible U.S.-Iran peace negotiations pressured the vegetable oil complex.

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May 07, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Down on Negative Export Report

Corn and soybean futures ended slightly weaker on Thursday, with wheat also posting losses.

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May 07, 2026

Western Canadian Wheat and Barley Breeding Groups Push for New Long-Term Vision

Western Canadian wheat and barley breeding groups say the sector is at an “inflection point” and needs a renewed, collaborative vision to keep delivering better varieties for farmers and end-use customers.

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May 07, 2026

Ontario Planting Limited by Wet Fields

Ontario farmers are making early progress with spring planting, although wet field conditions continue to limit activity in some areas of the province.

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May 07, 2026

Saskatchewan Planting Lagging Due to Wet, Cool Weather

Early planting has been a challenge for some Saskatchewan producers.

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May 06, 2026

Canada’s fields are ready for AI. Is Ottawa?

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May 06, 2026

ICE Close: Crude Oil Fall Leads to Double Digit Canola Declines

Hefty declines in crude oil sent canola futures to double-digit losses on Wednesday.

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May 06, 2026

Chicago Close: Sharp Pullback in Crude Weighs

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all fell Wednesday as optimism over a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreement triggered a sharp pullback in crude oil and eased concerns about fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions.

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May 06, 2026

Soybean Stocks Down Hard; Corn Nudges Higher

Canadian corn stocks as of March 31 nudged higher from a year earlier, while soybean stocks plummeted.

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