May 06, 2026

ICE Close: Crude Oil Fall Leads to Double Digit Canola Declines

Hefty declines in crude oil sent canola futures to double-digit losses on Wednesday.

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May 06, 2026

Chicago Close: Sharp Pullback in Crude Weighs

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all fell Wednesday as optimism over a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreement triggered a sharp pullback in crude oil and eased concerns about fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions.

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May 06, 2026

Soybean Stocks Down Hard; Corn Nudges Higher

Canadian corn stocks as of March 31 nudged higher from a year earlier, while soybean stocks plummeted.

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May 06, 2026

March 31 Pea, Lentil Stocks Highest on Record

Total March 31 stocks of most Canadian pulse and special crops were up from a year earlier, with lentils and peas hitting the highest on record.

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May 06, 2026

Barley Stocks Flat; Oats Higher

Despite a much larger crop in 2025, total Canadian barley stocks as of March 31 were flat compared to a year earlier. On the other hand, oat stocks were higher.

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May 06, 2026

March 31 Canadian All Wheat Stocks Heaviest Since 2014

Total Canadian wheat stocks as of March 31 were the heaviest in more than a decade.

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May 06, 2026

Canadian Canola Stocks Up More Than 27%

Canadian canola stockpiles as of March 31 were up by more than one-quarter compared to a year earlier.

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May 05, 2026

Slow Start for Manitoba Planting

Planting of the 2026 crop is off to a slow start in Manitoba.

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May 05, 2026

Strychnine Training Program Now Available for Saskatchewan Producers

Online training is now available for Saskatchewan producers seeking access to 2% liquid strychnine for targeted Richardson’s ground squirrel control under the province’s Strychnine Stewardship Program.

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May 05, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Eases

Canola futures ended a bit weaker on Tuesday, pressured by weakness in crude oil and a softer tone across the broader oilseed complex.

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May 05, 2026

Chicago Close: Profit Taking Knocks Futures Lower

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all closed lower Tuesday, with profit taking after recent gains an undermining factor.

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May 05, 2026

U.S. Producer Sentiment Down in April Amid Rising Input Costs

U.S. farmer sentiment declined in April as rising input costs, weaker current financial conditions, and uncertainty tied to fertilizer markets weighed on producer confidence.

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May 04, 2026

Winter Wheat Rating Improves; Spring Wheat Planting Picks Up

The condition rating of the drought-plagued U.S. winter wheat crop moved higher this past week – the first improvement since the USDA began releasing its weekly crop progress reports in early April.

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