Declines in projected planting intentions for 2026/27 were not as big as the market expected, after the United States Department of Agriculture released its estimates on March 31. The USDA also issued its quarterly grain stocks report with stocks for soybeans bigger than anticipated, while those for corn were smaller and wheat virtually matched the average trade guess.
CBOT Weekly: USDA predicts declines in planting intentions
Protein Industries Canada funds Saskatchewan pulse ingredient project
Pulse processor AGT Foods and Saskatoon-based protein cookie maker Sweet Nutrition will team up to develop improved pulse ingredients with a funding boost from Protein Industries Canada
February canola crush up from 2025, StatCan reports
More canola was crushed in February than a year ago, Statistics Canada reported on March 31. StatCan pegged last month’s domestic crush at 951,353 tonnes, up about 7.8 per cent from February 2025.
U.S. vows to seek WTO alternatives after Cameroon talks break down
The U.S. has vowed to relegate the World Trade Organization to only a limited role in global trade policy, following the breakdown of talks at recent ministerial meetings, if the body fails to reinstitute a moratorium on e-commerce duties.
Canada reports modest economic growth in January
Canadian economy eked out modest growth in January, with monthly gross domestic product rising slightly as strength in most goods-producing industries offset lingering manufacturing weakness.
Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues consolidation
For the week ending March 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle market once again traded $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded replacements were down $3-$6/cwt on average with fleshier groups dropping as much as $6-$10/cwt. Calves were quite variable across the Prairies due to limited numbers. There was strong demand for […] Read more
Richardson International sells Matex Control Chemical brand
Richardson International Limited announced on March 18, 2026 it sold its Matex Control Chemical brand to Harvest Acquisitions.
Saskatchewan, Alberta farmers get strychnine against gophers until late 2027
Farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta are cleared to use strychnine this year and next year against gophers wrecking their fields and pastures.
Canadian Cattle Association won’t back traceability changes
The Canadian Cattle Association says it won’t support proceeding with the CFIA’s proposed changes to federal cattle traceability regulations after feedback from members.
Farmers’ Almanac rescued from closure; fate of Canadian content unknown
The Farmers’ Almanac, which had said last fall it would cease publication at the end of 2025, will now continue under new ownership.