Barley, Corn, Markets, News

Corn market looks bullish; barley has potential

Canadian commodity market analyst makes his predictions on what barley and corn commodities will look in 2026.

January 28, 2026

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Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition purchased by an affiliate of Balmoral Funds

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC, a leading provider of custom nutrition products in pet, livestock and aquaculture markets, has been acquired by…

September 4, 2025

Crops, Markets, News

Spring wheat plans remain unclear

While some experts believe durum could steal acres away from spring wheat in the U.S. this year, the seeding plans…

March 18, 2025

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Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans continue gains on Trump’s China comments

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters 19 hours ago

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade soybeans continued a three-day rally on Friday, fuelled by President Donald Trump’s remarks on Wednesday that China would buy more U.S. soybeans. Corn and wheat chopped up and down, though ample global supply continued to curb grain prices while traders turned their attention to a U.S. Department […] Read more

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Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end week higher on tight supply

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters 19 hours ago

Chicago | Reuters – CME live and feeder cattle futures finished higher on Friday, on the back of a tight cattle supply and the continued closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. CME April live cattle LCJ26 finished 51.65 cents to end at 237.25 cents per pound, while March feeder cattle FCH26 finished 3.35 […] Read more

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Currency Markets

Canadian financial close: C$ firm Friday

By GFM Network News 19 hours ago

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer relative to its United States counterpart to end the week, as traders reacted to the latest employment data. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7327 or US$1=C$1.3648, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676. Canada’s economy lost 24,800 jobs in January, but fewer people were […] Read more

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Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, soybeans up

By GFM Network News 20 hours ago

Glacier FarmMedia -– Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were down on Friday, despite earlier gains, after the release of a new report from Statistics Canada.      Canadian canola stocks totaled 15.62 million tonnes as of Dec. 31, 2025, compared to 13.23 million one year ago and the five-year average of 12.61 million.      An […] Read more

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Crops, Lentils, Markets, News, Peas, Pulses

Pea, lentil outlooks have some positive signals – Penner

By Glen Hallick Marketsfarm 21 hours ago

As pulse growers consider what to plant this spring, Chuck Penner of Leftfield Commodities Research said there is some optimism in the Canadian pulse market. Penner gave a presentation at the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers meeting in Swift Current on Feb. 4.

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Markets, News

Large Prairie crops lead to increased December stocks

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 24 hours ago

Bumper crops in Western Canada led to larger stocks of wheat, canola, barley and oats in the country as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to the latest stocks of principal field crops data from Statistics Canada, released Feb. 6.

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Markets, Reuters

Export flurry boosts EU barley market to ease grain glut

By Gus Trompiz, Michael Hogan, Reuters 1 day ago

European Union barley exports could reach a 10-year high this season as brisk feed demand overseas and reduced competition from the Black Sea region help the EU to shift a large harvest.

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Futures

ICE Midday: Canola holds steady to higher after StatCan release

By GFM Network News 1 day ago

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange remained steady to higher following the release of Statistics Canada’s grain stocks report. Canola stocks as of Dec. 31, 2025 totaled 15.62 million tonnes, compared to 13.23 million one year earlier and the five-year average of 12.61 million. An analyst said he expects canola’s rally to […] Read more

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Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News 1 day ago

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Friday morning, as markets watched for any developments from talks between the United States and Iran. At 9:11 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7332 or US$1=C$1.3639 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676. Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent in […] Read more

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Global markets

Global Markets: Canada’s unemployment rate, jobs down

By GFM Network News 1 day ago

Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.      – Statistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada’s unemployment rate ticked down 0.3 of a point at 6.5 per cent, the lowest since September 2024. Full-time employment increased slightly by 0.3 per cent, but part-time employment dipped […] Read more

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