March 13, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Overcomes Early Weakness to End Higher

Canola futures rebounded on Friday, overcoming losses earlier in the session.

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March 13, 2026

Chicago Close: Strong Wheat Gains to End Week

Wheat futures posted strong gains to end the week, boosted in part by wildly fluctuating weather conditions for the U.S. winter wheat crop on the southern Plains.

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March 13, 2026

Ag Groups Call for 24-Month Pause on AAFC Research Cuts

Farm groups from across Canada are urging the federal government to halt proposed cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) research network, warning the move would weaken the country’s long-term agricultural compe...

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March 13, 2026

Most of Saskatchewan Expected to See Near- to Below-Normal Spring Runoff

Spring runoff across most of Saskatchewan is expected to be near to below normal in 2026, according to the first 2026 outlook released by the provincial Water Security Agency on Thursday.

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March 12, 2026

ICE Close: More Gains for Crude; Canola Higher

Canola futures closed modestly higher on Thursday, as support came from gains in the broader vegetable oil complex.

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March 12, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Up as Crude Continues Ascent

Corn and soybean futures pushed higher on Thursday as crude oil continued to strengthen amid the war in Iran. Wheat was mixed.

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March 12, 2026

Map: Midwest Drought Eases in Early March

Drought conditions improved notably across parts of the U.S. Midwest, following a stretch of beneficial early-March precipitation that helped recharge soil moisture heading into the spring season.

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March 12, 2026

Saskatchewan to Offer Elk Depredation Permits

Saskatchewan is introducing a new measure aimed at helping producers deal with persistent elk damage on their farms, with eight depredation permits to be made available in 2027 for operations facing significant losses from...

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March 11, 2026

Grain Helps to Drive Record 2025 Port of Vancouver Cargo Volumes

Canada’s largest port handled record cargo volumes in 2025, with grain exports playing a major role in the surge.

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March 11, 2026

ICE Canola: Canola Bounces Back on Crude Advances

Canola futures snapped back higher on Wednesday following two days of losses, supported by strength in the broader vegetable oil complex.

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March 11, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn, Wheat Rebound; Soybeans Also Higher

Wheat and corn futures led the way on Wednesday – rebounding from the previous day’s losses – as Chicago crop futures closed higher on Wednesday.

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March 11, 2026

Map: Central Region Drought Improvement but More Moisture Still Needed for Southern Ontario

Drought and dryness improved in Ontario and Quebec in February, even as monthly precipitation was generally below average.

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March 11, 2026

Map: February Precipitation Reduces Prairie Dryness, Drought

February brought notable dryness and drought relief across the Prairies, although localized areas continue to suffer.

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