Saskatchewan Yield Estimates Mixed as Harvest Reaches 18% Done

Saskatchewan’s 2026 crop is shaping up with lower yields than last year for many major crops, although durum, peas, and mustard are notable exceptions, according to the latest provincial crop report on Thursday.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soy Futures Lower on Profit Taking

Corn and soybean futures closed lower on Wednesday, as traders booked profits following a strong recent rally. Wheat finished mixed with winter wheat contracts lower and spring wheat higher.

Ottawa Extends Federal Fuel Tax Suspension

The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of fuel excise taxes through Jan. 31, 2027, as Ottawa looks to ease cost pressures tied to high energy prices, geopolitical conflict and renewed Canada-U.S. trad...

Bank of Canada Rate Unchanged as Inflation Risks Build

Manitoba Harvest Reaches 11% Complete

Manitoba’s harvest made just moderate progress during the final week of August, as weekend thunderstorms and heavy rain brought fieldwork to a temporary halt in some areas.

ICE Close: Big Gains for Canola to Begin September

Canola futures closed sharply higher on Tuesday, as strong crude oil gains and strength across global vegetable oil markets lifted prices.

Chicago Close: Soybeans Lead Way Higher

Corn, soybean and wheat futures all closed higher Tuesday, with soybeans leading the advance as stronger biofuel demand expectations, tightening crop prospects and geopolitical risks offered support.

Parts of Alberta on Initial 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral List

American Spring Wheat Harvest Passes Three-Quarter Mark

The U.S. spring wheat harvest made solid progress over the past week, reaching 77% complete as of Sunday.

U.S. Corn Rating Steady; Soybeans Lower

U.S. corn conditions held steady this past week, while soybean ratings deteriorated as both crops continued to advance toward maturity.

ICE Close: Canola Lower as Profit Taking Undermines

Canola ended weaker on Monday as profit taking, and early harvest pressure outweighed gains in crude oil.

Chicago Close: Wheat Down on Possible New Grain Corridor

Wheat futures closed lower Monday, as traders took profits following last week’s surge and reacted to reports that Turkey is seeking to establish a new grain corridor in the Black Sea. Corn and soybeans were little changed...

Canadian Farm Cash Receipts Up 4.2% in First Half of 2026

Canadian farm cash receipts increased in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger livestock and crop revenues, with canola accounting for most of the increase on the crop side.