June 01, 2026

Weaker Condition Rating for U.S. Spring Wheat; Faster Start for Winter Wheat Harvest

Just like corn and soybeans, the 2026 U.S. spring wheat crop is getting off on a slightly worse footing compared to last year.

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June 01, 2026

First U.S. Corn, Soybean Ratings Below a Year Ago

The first condition ratings of the season for the 2026 U.S. corn and soybean crops are slightly below a year earlier.

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June 01, 2026

ICE Close: Sharp Advances for Canola on Soyoil Gains

Canola futures ended with sharp gains on Monday as crude oil strengthened, and Chicago soybean oil hit a four-year high.

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June 01, 2026

Chicago Close: Good Weather Keeps Pressure on Corn, Soys

Corn and soybean futures fell Monday on generally favourable growing conditions across much of the U.S. Midwest, while wheat futures also moved lower.

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June 01, 2026

CPKC Signal Workers Strike as Railway Activates Contingency Plans

Canadian Pacific Kansas City says it has activated contingency measures to maintain operations across Canada after nearly 300 signalling and communications workers launched strike action over the weekend following unsucces...

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May 29, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Weakens

Canola futures weakened on Friday as crude oil fell, and traders took money off the table ahead of the weekend.

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May 29, 2026

Chicago Close: Weaker into Weekend as Crude Falls

Losses in crude oil weighed on crop futures Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions and improving crop prospects combined to pressured into the weekend.

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May 29, 2026

Warm Dry Weather Speeds Alberta Seeding

Warm, dry weather accelerated seeding activity across Alberta over the past week, pushing producers closer to finishing spring planting, although progress remains behind historical averages in several northern regions.

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May 29, 2026

Canadian Farm Debt Rises in 2025, but at Slower Pace

Canadian farm debt continued to increase in 2025, although at a slower pace.

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May 28, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Rises for Third Day

Canola ended higher for the third straight day on Thursday, as strength across global vegetable oil markets encouraged buying interest.

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May 28, 2026

Chicago Close: Crude Gains Buoy Corn, Soys

Corn and soybean futures closed higher on Thursday, supported by rising crude oil prices and optimism surrounding potential Chinese demand. Wheat was mainly lower on the day.

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May 28, 2026

Steady Ontario Planting Progress

Ontario producers continued to make steady planting progress over the past week, although intermittent rainfall and uneven field conditions are still creating a patchwork of advancement across the province.

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May 28, 2026

Saskatchewan Seeding Progress Accelerates; Crop Development Trails Normal Pace

Saskatchewan producers made substantial seeding progress during the past week as warmer, drier weather allowed equipment back into fields. However, plenty of work is still ahead.

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