June 18, 2026

ICE Close: More Crude Weakness Weighs

Canola futures ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by continued losses in crude oil and broad weakness across the grain and oilseed markets.

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June 18, 2026

Chicago Close: Lower Ahead of U.S. Juneteenth Holiday

Corn, wheat and soybean futures all finished lower on Thursday as traders adjusted positions ahead of the long U.S. holiday weekend.

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June 18, 2026

Ontario Soybean Planting Mostly Finished

Ontario soybean planting has basically now wrapped up for the year.

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June 18, 2026

Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Slip but Still Strong

Saskatchewan crop conditions generally weakened through the first half of June but remain strong overall.

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June 18, 2026

Canadian Farm Equity Up 6.5% in 2025

The value of equity in Canada’s farm sector climbed to a record $888.9 billion at the end of 2025, supported by rising farmland values, stronger livestock prices, and a rebound in crop inventories.

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June 17, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Down Despite Crude Strength

Canola futures closed lower Wednesday despite strength in crude oil and Chicago soybeans, as weakness in other vegetable oil markets and better moisture conditions weighed.

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June 17, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Leads Way Higher

Wheat led the way higher for corn and soybean futures on Wednesday.

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June 17, 2026

CCA, Alberta Beef Producers Reach Interim Participation Agreement

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June 17, 2026

Competition Bureau to Examine Food Supply Chain

The federal Competition Bureau is launching a broad examination of Canada’s food supply chain to determine whether competition problems are contributing to higher grocery bills and limiting consumer choice.

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June 16, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Weighed Down by Crude Again

Canola futures closed lower on Tuesday as another sharp decline in crude oil weighed on the vegetable oil complex.

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June 16, 2026

Chicago Close: Soybeans Up Double Digits

Soybean futures posted double-digit gains on Tuesday, while corn and wheat ended mixed as grain markets attempted to recover from recent multi-month lows.

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June 16, 2026

Farm Groups Back Federal Food Security Plan but Raise Concerns

Canadian agricultural organizations are generally welcoming the federal government’s new National Food Security Strategy, saying it recognizes the importance of farmers, processors, and reliable supply chains in keeping fo...

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June 16, 2026

Manitoba Seeding Near Done Amid Extreme Weather Events

Tuesday’s weekly crop report showed seeding across the province at 96% complete, up just 3 points from a week earlier but near 100% last year and the five-year average of 99%.

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