Canada, Ontario Add $12 Million for On-Farm Stewardship Projects

The federal and Ontario governments are investing an additional $12 million to help farmers improve soil health, water quality, and energy efficiency while reducing operating costs.

ICE Close: Crude Weakness Continues to Pressure

Canola futures ended with losses on Friday, with weakness in crude oil still overhanging the market.

Chicago Close: Small Gains for Corn; Losses for Soys Wheat

Corn managed to hold onto small gains while both soybeans and wheat reversed to end lower on Friday.

Rain Slows Final Stages of Alberta Planting; Soil Moisture Improves

Widespread soaking rains across Alberta over the past week helped improve soil moisture reserves and support crop emergence, but also continued to slow the final stages of seeding in parts of the province.

U.S. Winter Wheat Crop Forecast at More than Half Century Low

The 2026 U.S. winter wheat crop is forecast to be the smallest in more than six decades, as drought across the Plains sharply reduced production prospects for Hard Red Winter wheat.

Ottawa Launches $3B National Food Security Strategy

ICE Close: Losses in Crude, Soy Complex Weigh

Losses in crude oil and the Chicago soy complex following a monthly USDA supply-demand update helped to pull canola futures lower on Thursday.

Ontario Corn Planting Basically Complete; Soybeans at 96%

Ontario corn planting has mostly wrapped up, with soybean planting still underway in areas across the province.