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Canadian pea and lentil exports were down in November, with total movement of the two pulses during the 2025/26 (Aug/Jul) crop year-to-date running behind the year-ago pace, according to the latest international trade data from Statistics Canada released Jan. 29
Pulse weekly: Canadian pea/lentil exports slow to start 2025/26
A look at disease prevalence in Alberta crops in 2025
Early stripe rust in the growing season increases its chances to spread exponentially
Reading Time: 5 minutes Crop assurance program lead gives irrigated farmers a recap of disease prevalence in crops throughout Alberta
Feed Grains Weekly: More consideration being given to U.S. corn
There’s beginning to be a shift within the Canadian Prairie feed market towards importing United States corn, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
ICE canola weekly outlook: More upside possible
ICE canola futures have trended steadily higher for the past month, with more upside possible from a chart standpoint as market participants continue to account for easing tariffs from China.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices climb in most locales
Western Canadian cash prices for spring wheat and durum were mostly higher during the week ended Jan. 27, supported by gains in the United States wheat complex.
Corn market looks bullish; barley has potential
Saudi Arabia dipped into barley feed market in late 2025, while China made significant purchases
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canadian commodity market analyst makes his predictions on what barley and corn commodities will look in 2026.
Pulse Weekly: Spike in yellow peas slowing
Although the price increases for Canadian yellow peas have started to slow, there could be more of the peas planted come spring, said Kress Schmidt, broker with Johnston Grains in Calgary.
Bayer to build Winnipeg canola research site
Bayer will build at $45 million canola research and development centre in Winnipeg the company announced on Monday.
Aster leafhoppers: An unwanted guest migrating from U.S. for canola
New test confirms aster yellows in leafhoppers in canola within minutes
Reading Time: 2 minutes Research scientist talks about the prevalence of aster yellows in canola in Alberta, with testing on its pest carriers and conditions in which it affects yields.
Feed Grain Weekly: Barley still the king of Canadian feed grains
Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta. said barley is still the preferred feed grain of choice here and abroad.
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