April 02, 2026ICE Close: Crude Strength Lifts CanolaCanola futures ended higher on Thursday, supported by strength across the broader vegetable oil complex and a rally in energy markets.Read article
April 02, 2026Chicago Close: Wheat Up in Cautious Trade Ahead of Easter WeekendWheat futures managed gains, but corn and soybeans were mostly lower on Thursday, ahead of the Easter holiday weekend.Read article
April 02, 2026Calgary Chamber Urges Policy Overhaul to Strengthen Alberta AgricultureAlberta’s agriculture industry needs a broad policy update to stay competitive in a more volatile global market, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says in a new report that urges governments to modernize support systems, imp...Read article
April 01, 2026ICE Close: Canola Suffers Double-Digit DeclinesCanola futures posted double-digit losses on Wednesday, riding the elevator down with Chicago soybean oil and crude oil.Read article
April 01, 2026Chicago Close: Wheat Tumbles on Plains RainWheat futures fell heavily on Wednesday amid improving weather for parts of the moisture-starved winter wheat crop on the U.S. central Plains. On the other hand, both corn and soybeans posted modest losses amid crude oil w...Read article
April 01, 2026APP Interest-Free Limit Raised for 2026The interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program will be maintained at $250,000 for 2026 on all non-canola advances, the federal government said Wednesday.Read article
April 01, 2026Ottawa Allows Temporary Strychnine Use for Gopher ControlOttawa is temporarily restoring access to strychnine in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan to help control Richardson ground squirrel infestations.Read article
March 31, 2026ICE Close: Canola Moves Higher on USDA Report DayCanola futures closed higher on Tuesday, drawing support from strength in the broader oilseed complex and a lack of bearish surprises from the day’s USDA reports.Read article
March 31, 2026Chicago Close: Higher After USDA ReportsChicago crop futures closed higher on Tuesday, as traders digested much anticipated USDA prospective plantings and grain stocks reports.Read article
March 31, 2026Grain Stocks Close to Trade IdeasU.S. grain stocks as of March 1 came in largely as the trade expected.Read article
March 31, 2026Lentil Area Seen Down Sharply; Dry Peas SteadyU.S. growers are planning a sharp reduction in lentil acreage this year, while dry pea area is projected to hold little changed, according to Tuesday’s USDA prospective plantings report.Read article
March 31, 2026US Oat Area to Hold Near Record Lows; Barley Acres to Nudge HigherU.S. farmers are expected to hold oat acreage near historically low levels in 2026, while barley plantings are set to post a modest increase.Read article
March 31, 2026US All Wheat Area Seen Falling to Record LowU.S. all wheat area is projected to fall to the lowest on record this year, with winter wheat, spring wheat, and durum all losing ground compared to a year ago.Read article
