ICE Close: Canola Rises Amid Harvest Pressure

Canola futures managed gains on Thursday, even as harvest progress is accelerating across Western Canada.

Saskatchewan Yield Estimates Mostly Above StatsCan

Provincial yield estimates released by the Saskatchewan government on Thursday suggest the likelihood of bigger than expected 2025 Prairie crops.

Map: Central Canada Drought Surges in August

Central Canada’s drought picture worsened dramatically in August, with southern Ontario among the hardest hit.

Map: Marked Improvement in Prairie Dryness, Drought in August

Chicago Close: China Demand Concerns Send Soybeans to Losses

Soybean futures fell for the second day on Wednesday, with the market under pressure about increasing worries about demand from China. Corn and wheat also lost ground.

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Seasonal Forecast Suggests Good Fall Harvest Weather

Manitoba Advances Amid Unsettled Conditions

Manitoba farmers made headway in the fields over the past week, with the provincial harvest now pushing closer to the halfway point despite bouts of rain, frost, and cool weather.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Fall on Pre-Report Positioning

Positioning ahead of the USDA’s monthly supply-demand update on Friday weighed on corn and soybean futures on Tuesday. Wheat also ended lower.

ICE Close: Canola Down Despite Decline in July 31 Stocks

Canola futures declined on Tuesday, following the release of Statistics Canada’s grains stocks report.

Pea, Lentil Stocks Sharply Higher

July 31 stocks of most Canadian pulse and special crops were higher compared to a year earlier, with peas – and especially lentils – seeing particularly sharp increases.

Barley Stocks Edge Higher; Oats Fall by More than One-Quarter

Canadian barley stockpiles as of July 31 were a bit heavier compared to a year earlier, while oats stocks were markedly lighter.

All Wheat Stocks Fall to Lowest on Record

Canadian all wheat stocks as of July 31 were down from a year earlier and the lowest on record as 2024-25 exports ran hot.