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Feed grain bids in Western Canada were holding steady in late February, lacking any fresh market moving news.
Feed grain weekly: Barley steady in late February
Reduced Argentine soybean harvest, bigger crush says USDA attaché
Argentina is expected to reap 48 million tonnes of soybeans in 2025/26, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires said in a report released on Feb. 25. That’s slightly lower than the USDA’s official estimate of 48.50 million tonnes.
ICE Midday: Canola, crude oil move higher
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were showing small gains in the middle of Thursday trading, receiving support from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were higher, while Malaysian palm oil was lower. Chicago soybeans and soymeal also turned negative. Crude oil gained more than US$1 per barrel amid growing tensions […] Read more
Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says
Brazil may increase exports of soybeans to China in 2026 amid lower Argentine shipments and in spite of stronger competition from U.S. farmers.
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding steady Wednesday morning. At 8:56 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3685. Quarterly earnings data from more major Canadian banks continued to top analysts’ expectations, with RBC, TD Bank and CIBC all showing increased […] Read more
Global Markets: U.S., Iran meet for peace talks
Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The United States and Iran will hold indirect peace talks in Geneva on Thursday to reach a deal over Iran’s nuclear program and avoid a potential war. The U.S. wants restraints on Iran’s nuclear program as […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola bumps up
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were mostly higher on Thursday morning, underpinned by gains in the Chicago soy complex and MATIF rapeseed. Declines in Malaysian palm oil tempered the upswing in canola, while lower crude oil weighed on the vegetable oils. The May canola contract remained well above […] Read more
CBOT Weekly: Several unknowns that could affect commodity prices
There are a number of unknowns that could affect where soy, corn and wheat prices go on the Chicago Board of Trade, said Sean Lusk, vice-president of Walsh Commercial Hedging Services.
Canadian financial close: C$ strengthens Wednesday
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3685, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7295 or US$1=C$1.3708. Solid corporate earnings data from the Bank of Montreal and the National Bank of Canada lent some support to the currency. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit […] Read more
ICE Weekly: Canola benefitting from supportive factors
Canola futures were on the rise during the week ended Feb. 25, 2026 and there could be some more upside, said an analyst.
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