Crops
Agriculture minister’s trip to Mexico sees promotion of Canadian goods like beef and canola, with potential for more partnerships in the future
New opportunities for Canadian goods in Mexico
ICE Weekly: No upside for canola if China situation continues: trader
Tony Tryhuk of RBC Dominion Securities said canola should stay rangebound if Canada’s trade war with China continues.
CBOT Weekly: China, shutdown guiding the market
The United States grain and oilseed markets are currently dominated by two factors, said Ryan Ettner, broker with Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. Ettner said those are the absence of a trade deal with China and the ongoing United States government shutdown.
Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study
Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more
Pulse Weekly: AAFC forecast stands pat
There were no changes to the pulse numbers for 2025/26 in the October supply and demand report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Oct. 17. So far it has translated into Western Canadian pulse prices holding steady.
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest reaches completion
Alberta’s harvest is virtually complete at 99.4 per cent finished, ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages at this time of the season.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Most Western Canadian bids higher
Western Canadian wheat prices were higher on Oct. 16, 2025 compared to the past week.
Feed Grain Weekly: Demand, activity slowly rising
While demand and activity is slowly ramping up for the fall cattle run, feed grain prices are currently in decline, said a Lethbridge, Alta.-based trader.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears completion
Saskatchewan’s harvest was 98 per cent complete as of Oct. 13 before rain and snow fell onto some regions.
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest near completion despite snowfall
Despite snowfall in the northwest region, Manitoba’s harvest advanced to 93 per cent completion as of Oct. 13, 2025.
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