December 19, 2024

Pea, Lentil Outlooks Now Less Heavy

Canadian dry pea and lentil ending stocks will still be heavier in 2024-25 compared to a year earlier, just not as heavy as earlier forecast.

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December 19, 2024

Durum Ending Stocks Tighter from November

Agriculture Canada has whittled down its 2024-25 durum ending stocks estimate from last month, although it remains up from a year earlier.

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December 19, 2024

Canola Ending Stocks Revised Sharply Lower with Smaller Crop

With a much smaller-than-expected crop, the 2024-25 canola balance sheet has tightened considerably.

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December 18, 2024

Chicago Close: Soybeans Down Hard; Corn, Wheat also Lower

Soybean futures took it on the chin on Wednesday, battered in part by continued good South American production prospects. Corn and wheat also ended lower.

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December 18, 2024

Port of Hamilton Flour Mill Expansion Expected to be Complete Next Year

An expansion of the P&H Milling flour mill at the Port of Hamilton is on track for completion next year.

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December 18, 2024

Chart: Soybean Futures Under Pressure

Not much is going right for downtrodden soybean futures.

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December 17, 2024

Map: Prairie Soil Moisture Variable

Prairie soil moisture is a picture of variability, with some areas wetter while others remain stubbornly dry.

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December 16, 2024

Holiday Volatility: Something for Farmers to Wrap Their Heads Around

The holiday season can bring not only relaxation but also unusual market dynamics. Professional trading activity tends to be reduced, resulting in low liquidity. This can exacerbate price movements when some farmers are fo...

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December 16, 2024

South America: The News & Why It Matters to Canadians

With most of Canada locked in a deep freeze, the warmth and sunshine of South America may seem too far away to have any tangible effect on our lives. However, what happens there can have a meaningful impact on Canadian far...

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December 13, 2024

ICE Close: Canola Slips for Second Straight Day

Canola futures closed lower for the second straight day on Friday.

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December 13, 2024

Map: Most of Saskatchewan Drier than Normal Heading into Winter

A dry fall has resulted in much of Saskatchewan going into winter with drier than normal soil conditions, lessening the potential for an above average spring runoff, according to the province’s Conditions at Freeze-up Repo...

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December 13, 2024

Map: Snow Needed for US Winter Wheat Areas

There is no imminent cold weather threat, but more snow cover is needed across US winter wheat areas.

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December 12, 2024

World Food Commodity Prices Remain Pointed Higher in November

World food commodity prices ticked higher for the third consecutive month in November, rising to the highest since April 2023 on the strength of surging world vegetable oil values.

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