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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March 03, 2026

US Farmer Sentiment Edges in February but Concerns Remain

U.S. farmer sentiment edged modestly higher in February, even as concerns about trade and the broader direction of the country weighed on longer-term confidence.

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March 03, 2026

CCGA Launches 2026 Cash Advance Applications

Western Canadian farmers can now get a head start on spring financing, as the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) has opened the early application window for its 2026 Advance Payments Program.

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March 02, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Climbs on Crude, Bean Oil Gains

Canola futures saw strong gains to begin the week as rallies in crude oil and Chicago soybean oil offered support.

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March 02, 2026

Chicago Close: Early Short Covering Rally Fades

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures managed just a mixed close as early gains fueled by geopolitical uncertainty faded into the close.

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March 02, 2026

Map: Prairie Winter Precipitation Variable

The winter months brought near to below normal amounts of precipitation to most of Western Canada, but with pockets of variability.

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March 02, 2026

Low to Moderate Spring Flood Risk for Manitoba

Manitoba is heading into the spring runoff period with a generally low to moderate risk of flooding, according to an outlook released last week by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre.

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February 27, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Weaker on Pre-Weekend Profit Taking

Canola futures ended weaker on Friday, as traders took profits ahead of the weekend.

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February 27, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Jumps to End Week

Wheat futures shot strongly higher to end the week, with corn and soybeans closing with gains as well.

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February 27, 2026

Ontario, Quebec Farm Groups Call for Pause on Planned Rail Corridor

Ontario and Quebec farm groups are urging governments to pause planning for a proposed new high-speed rail corridor, warning the project threatens some of the most productive farmland in the two provinces

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