August 27, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Moderately Higher

Canola futures finished moderately higher on Thursday, recovering from early declines as strength in crude oil and renewed concern over Black Sea supply disruptions helped support the market.

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August 27, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat Extends Rally to Fresh Three-Year High

Chicago wheat futures closed higher again Thursday, extending the three-year highs reached a day earlier as escalating Black Sea disruptions continued to offer support.

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August 27, 2026

Saskatchewan Harvest Still Lagging Average Pace

The Saskatchewan harvest accelerated this past week but remains behind the previous year and well back of average.

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August 27, 2026

Chart: Wheat Moving Higher Again after Limit Gain

Wheat futures are continuing to move higher again Thursday morning, after Chicago contracts surged their daily limit Wednesday as escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions renewed fears about disruption to Black Sea grain exports...

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August 27, 2026

Map: August Weather Drier for Much of Western Canada

Western Canada saw a sharply uneven precipitation pattern over the 30 days ending Wednesday, with the driest conditions concentrated across Saskatchewan and parts of southern Alberta and Manitoba.

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August 27, 2026

Ottawa Invests $50 Million in Agri-Food Automation and Innovation

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August 27, 2026

AgriStability Deadline Extended to Oct. 1 for Alberta Producers

Alberta producers affected by excessive moisture this growing season have more time to enrol in AgriStability, while those already eligible for interim payments will be able to access a larger share of their estimated bene...

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August 26, 2026

ICE Close: Rising Black Sea Tensions Boost Canola

Canola futures closed moderately higher on Wednesday, with the January contract closing back above $800/tonne.

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August 26, 2026

Chicago Close: Up on Russia Escalation Threat

Corn, soybean and wheat futures closed sharply higher on Wednesday, as escalating Black Sea tensions combined with declining U.S. crop expectations and improving export demand to trigger strong fund buying.

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August 26, 2026

U.S. Tariffs Spare Major Canadian Ag Exports, but Some Sectors Face Pain

Although most of Canada’s primary agri-food exports were spared from the latest round of U.S. tariffs, the impact on several agricultural sectors is still going to sting, according to an RBC Thought Leadership report.

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August 26, 2026

Fertilizer Outlook Mixed Heading into 2027: FCC

Canadian farmers heading into the 2027 growing season face a mixed fertilizer outlook, with nitrogen prices easing but phosphate markets remaining tight and geopolitical risks still capable of quickly pushing costs higher,...

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August 25, 2026

Manitoba Harvest Reaches 4% as Drier Weather Helps Fieldwork

Manitoba’s harvest advanced over the past week as drier conditions allowed producers to make progress in winter cereals, peas and early spring grains, although activity remains limited in several regions.

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August 25, 2026

Chicago Close: Corn Up Again on Declining Yield Prospects

Corn and soybean futures closed higher Tuesday, while wheat was mainly firmer.

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