April 06, 2026

U.S. Winter Wheat Condition Rating Below Expectations

The first weekly condition rating for the 2026 U.S. winter wheat has fallen short of trade expectations.

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April 06, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Weakens with Stronger Dollar

Canola futures eased lower on Monday, amid strength in the Canadian dollar and some profit taking.

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April 06, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Slides on Improving Plains Weather

Wheat futures sagged on Monday while corn and soybeans both posted modest gains.

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April 06, 2026

World Food Prices Up in March Amid Middle East Conflict

World food commodity prices rose for a second straight month in March, with increase largely driven by higher energy costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East.

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April 02, 2026

ICE Close: Crude Strength Lifts Canola

Canola futures ended higher on Thursday, supported by strength across the broader vegetable oil complex and a rally in energy markets.

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April 02, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Up in Cautious Trade Ahead of Easter Weekend

Wheat futures managed gains, but corn and soybeans were mostly lower on Thursday, ahead of the Easter holiday weekend.

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April 02, 2026

Calgary Chamber Urges Policy Overhaul to Strengthen Alberta Agriculture

Alberta’s agriculture industry needs a broad policy update to stay competitive in a more volatile global market, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says in a new report that urges governments to modernize support systems, imp...

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April 02, 2026

Greenbelt Seen as Key to Ontario Food Security and Agri-Food Growth

Ontario’s Greenbelt should be treated as a strategic pillar of food security and economic growth, according to a new report released by the Greenbelt Foundation.

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April 01, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Suffers Double-Digit Declines

Canola futures posted double-digit losses on Wednesday, riding the elevator down with Chicago soybean oil and crude oil.

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April 01, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Tumbles on Plains Rain

Wheat futures fell heavily on Wednesday amid improving weather for parts of the moisture-starved winter wheat crop on the U.S. central Plains. On the other hand, both corn and soybeans posted modest losses amid crude oil w...

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April 01, 2026

APP Interest-Free Limit Raised for 2026

The interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program will be maintained at $250,000 for 2026 on all non-canola advances, the federal government said Wednesday.

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April 01, 2026

Ottawa Allows Temporary Strychnine Use for Gopher Control

Ottawa is temporarily restoring access to strychnine in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan to help control Richardson ground squirrel infestations.

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March 31, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Moves Higher on USDA Report Day

Canola futures closed higher on Tuesday, drawing support from strength in the broader oilseed complex and a lack of bearish surprises from the day’s USDA reports.

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