Ottawa Extends Federal Fuel Tax Suspension

The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of fuel excise taxes through Jan. 31, 2027, as Ottawa looks to ease cost pressures tied to high energy prices, geopolitical conflict and renewed Canada-U.S. trad...

Bank of Canada Rate Unchanged as Inflation Risks Build

​​​​​​​The Bank of Canada left its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday but warned that persistently high energy prices and a renewed Canada-U.S. trade dispute are increasing risks to the inflation outlook.

Manitoba Harvest Reaches 11% Complete

Manitoba’s harvest made just moderate progress during the final week of August, as weekend thunderstorms and heavy rain brought fieldwork to a temporary halt in some areas.

ICE Close: Big Gains for Canola to Begin September

Canola futures closed sharply higher on Tuesday, as strong crude oil gains and strength across global vegetable oil markets lifted prices.

Chicago Close: Soybeans Lead Way Higher

Corn, soybean and wheat futures all closed higher Tuesday, with soybeans leading the advance as stronger biofuel demand expectations, tightening crop prospects and geopolitical risks offered support.

U.S. Farmer Sentiment Improves for Second Straight Month

Parts of Alberta on Initial 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral List

Livestock producers in parts of southern Alberta, British Columbia and more northern regions of Canada are included on the federal government’s initial list of areas designated for the 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral Provision...

American Spring Wheat Harvest Passes Three-Quarter Mark

The U.S. spring wheat harvest made solid progress over the past week, reaching 77% complete as of Sunday.

ICE Close: Canola Lower as Profit Taking Undermines

Canola ended weaker on Monday as profit taking, and early harvest pressure outweighed gains in crude oil.

Chicago Close: Wheat Down on Possible New Grain Corridor

Wheat futures closed lower Monday, as traders took profits following last week’s surge and reacted to reports that Turkey is seeking to establish a new grain corridor in the Black Sea. Corn and soybeans were little changed...