Reading Time: 3 minutes U.S. government meteorologist expects there will be neutral ENSO conditions for the 2026 farm growing season.
Neutral conditions drive 2026 weather as La Niña subsides
A meandering jet stream and warmer oceans signal a unpredictable growing season with potential spring wheat risks
Canadian farmers intend to plant more canola, less wheat in 2026
Canadian farmers expect to plant more canola and less wheat in 2026 compared to the previous year, according to the first planting intentions report from Statistics Canada released March 5. Barley, soybeans and corn area are also expected to increase, while oats, lentils and dry peas are forecast to decrease.
CBOT weekly: Planted area in focus
The seasonal fight for acres between soybeans and corn is in full swing in the United States as markets wait to get a clearer picture on planting intentions for the 2026 growing season.
Feed Grain Weekly: Export market firming prices
The export market is keeping feed grain prices firm for the time being, but the upcoming spring also means a potential weather market.
Speculative net long position grows in canola
Speculative fund traders have added to their recently established net long position in canola, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday, Feb. 27.
Feed grain weekly: Barley steady in late February
Feed grain bids in Western Canada were holding steady in late February, lacking any fresh market moving news.
CBOT Weekly: Several unknowns that could affect commodity prices
There are a number of unknowns that could affect where soy, corn and wheat prices go on the Chicago Board of Trade, said Sean Lusk, vice-president of Walsh Commercial Hedging Services.
IGC February report adjusts world data
There were several revisions made to the International Grains Council monthly supply and demand report issued on Feb. 19, most notably in soybeans.
Funds move to net long in canola
Speculative fund traders moved to a net long position in canola for the first time in five months in mid February, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday.
Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat
Although there has been some upward movement in feed grain prices, particularly in Alberta, it’s not domestic demand that’s pushing them higher, said Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge on Feb. 19.
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