FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Spark Global Food Price Crisis

The United Nations is warning that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global food price crisis within the next six to 12 months, as higher energy and fertilizer costs ripple through global agricultu...

Syngenta Canada names Matt Legg as head of professional solutions

Chicago Close: Lower Again

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures all ended lower on Thursday as traders reacted to favourable U.S. crop weather, uncertainty surrounding Chinese agricultural purchases, and position squaring ahead of the U.S. Memorial Day ...

Ontario Seeding Advances Well Amid Favourable Conditions

Ontario farmers made major planting progress over the May long weekend as favourable conditions allowed producers to advance fieldwork.

IGC Leaves 2026-27 Global Grain Outlook Largely Unchanged

The International Grains Council left its 2026-27 global grains outlook broadly unchanged from April in its latest monthly Grain Market Report released Thursday.

Snow, Rain and Wind Keep Saskatchewan Seeding Well Behind Normal

​​​​​​​Although seeding advanced across Saskatchewan this past week, weather conditions remained far from ideal as strong winds, rain, and snow slowed fieldwork and left overall planting progress well behind normal.

Manitoba Seeding Jumps to Over One-Third Complete

The pace of Manitoba seeding surged over the past week, although planting progress across the province remains behind both last year and the five-year average.

Chicago Close: Traders Take Profits

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures all moved lower on Wednesday as traders locked in profits following this week’s rally tied to hopes for stronger Chinese demand for U.S. agricultural products.

ICE Close: Canola Catches Up to Monday Soy Gains

Canola futures posted sharp gains on Tuesday, as the market caught up to the strong advances posted in the Chicago soy complex the previous day.

Chicago Close: Mixed Following Sharp Gains a Day Earlier

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures ended mixed in a subdued performance on Tuesday, following sharp gains a day earlier.

Energy Prices Push Canadian Inflation Rate Higher in April

Canadian inflation accelerated in April as surging energy costs, particularly gasoline prices, pushed the annual inflation rate higher.

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Add Pressure to Strained Canadian Agriculture Sector

Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are adding fresh pressure to an already strained operating environment for Canadian agri-businesses, according to new survey data released by the Canadian Federation of Independ...

Map: Central Region Dryness, Drought Mostly Eliminated

With planters rolling, dryness concerns have largely disappeared across Ontario and Quebec.