March 05, 2026

National Corn, Soybean Acres Expected Higher

Canadian farmers are expected to plant slightly more of both corn and soybeans in 2026.

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March 05, 2026

Lentil, Dry Pea Area to Fall in 2026; Other Special Crops Mixed

Canadian farmers are expected to plant fewer lentils and dry peas in 2026, while acreage intentions for other pulse and specialty crops show a more mixed outlook, according to a Statistics Canada report released Thursday.

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March 05, 2026

All Wheat Area for 2026 Seen Slightly Lower

As with canola, Canadian farmers do not appear poised to make any major change in wheat acreage in 2026.

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March 05, 2026

New-Crop Canola Area Estimated Up About 1%

Canadian farmers will hold new-crop canola planted area relatively little changed, Statistics Canada’s first new-crop acreage report for the 2026 planting season showed Thursday.

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March 04, 2026

Ottawa Confirms China Tariff Changes

The federal government on Wednesday confirmed the expected reduction or suspension of Chinese tariffs on imports of Canadian agricultural products.

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March 04, 2026

Chicago Close: Small Losses for Crop Futures

Chicago crop futures ended mainly weaker on Wednesday, as traders reacted to shifting global supply signals, export demand uncertainty and broader market positioning ahead of upcoming crop reports and planting season devel...

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March 04, 2026

Kansas Winter Wheat Condition Eases Slightly in March

The condition of the U.S. winter wheat crop in Kansas — the nation’s largest winter wheat-producing state — slipped slightly heading into early March but remains generally stable compared the fall.

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March 04, 2026

Louis Dreyfus Begins Commissioning New Pea Protein Plant

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has begun commissioning its new pea protein isolate production facility in Yorkton, SK.

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March 04, 2026

Farmer-Funded Research Invests $4 Million to Boost Prairie Canola Production

Prairie canola growers are investing in new research aimed at strengthening crop productivity and protecting one of Canada’s most valuable agricultural commodities.

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March 03, 2026

Saskatchewan to Support Exploration of New Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence in India

Saskatchewan has joined with the federal government and India in advancing plans for a Canada–India Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence, a proposed initiative aimed at strengthening agri-food innovation and expanding value-...

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March 03, 2026

ICE Close: More Gains for Canola on Soyoil Strength

Canola futures remained pointed higher on Tuesday, with both the May and November contracts closing above the $700/tonne threshold.

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March 03, 2026

Chicago Close: Soybeans Rise on China Hopes

Soybean futures moved higher Tuesday, supported by China demand hopes and strength in soybean oil. Corn ticked slightly higher while wheat was mixed.

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March 03, 2026

Chart: Soybean Oil Strength Positive for Canola

Chicago soybean oil futures have rallied since the start of 2026, culminating in a powerful Monday surge as global markets reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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