ICE Close: Canola Extends Gains

Canola futures extended the previous day's gains on Thursday, with the November contract closing back above the $800/tonne level.

Chicago Close: Corn Hit by Profit Taking after Previous Day's Gains

Corn futures moved lower on Thursday, as traders took profits following Wednesday’s sharp post-WASDE rally and weighed improving production prospects in Brazil. Soybeans were mixed, while wheat was mainly lower.

Ontario Corn, Soy Crops Advance Through Grain Fill Under Favourable Conditions

Ontario corn and soybean crops continue to advance through grain fill under generally favourable conditions as the calendar moves into the second half of August, according to the latest weekly field observations report fro...

Saskatchewan Harvest Progress Stalls

USDA Forecasts Smaller U.S. Durum, Spring Wheat Crops

U.S. wheat production is headed for a steep year-over-year decline in 2026, with the USDA forecasting total output at just 1.53 billion bu, down 23% from 2025 and the lowest since 1970.

Survey-Based Yield Estimates Show Mixed Outlook for 2026 U.S. Corn, Soybean Crops

The USDA’s first survey-based yield estimates of the season point to a lower average U.S. corn yield in 2026 but only a modest decline for soybeans, with wide differences among major producing states.

ICE Close: Canola Higher on Spillover Support from U.S. Markets

Canola futures closed higher on Wednesday, recovering Tuesday’s losses as bullish spillover from U.S. grain and oilseed markets encouraged fresh buying.

Chicago Close: Sharply Higher in Post-USDA Trade

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all closed sharply higher on Wednesday, with a major boost coming from USDA’s August supply-demand update.

USDA Tightens U.S. Corn Outlook as Export Demand Rises

The USDA has tightened its 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook from last month, as an increase in production was more than blunted by expected higher export demand.