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.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Fall in Post-USDA Trade

Corn and soybean futures fell on Thursday amid larger South American production estimates, while wheat was mainly higher on a further cut to U.S. production.

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.