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Grazing cattle in a drought year
It’s been another drought year in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2025. This beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather dry conditions and keep his farm resilient.
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil retreat
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar eased off on Tuesday morning due to declines in crude oil. The loonie was at US$0.7220 or US$1=C$1.3850 as of 8:33 a.m. CDT, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.18 of a point at 98.25. Crude oil prices were lower on[...]
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil rise higher
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar maintained its positive momentum on Monday, aided by gains in crude oil and despite a strong gain in the United States dollar. The loonie closed at US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 on Monday, compared to US$0.7218 or US$1=C$1.3854 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar Index added 0.70 of a point at 98.42. Crude[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil on the rise
Glacier FarmMedia -- The Canadian dollar stepped up on Monday morning, getting support from increases in crude oil. The loonie was at US$0.7227 or US$1=C$1.3837 as of 8:30 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7218 or US$1=C$1.3854. The United States Dollar Index added 0.18 of a point at 97.90. Crude oil prices were higher on[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie keeps back peddling
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The doldrums for the Canadian dollar continued on Friday morning with more declines. As of 8:46 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7184 or US$1=C$1.3920 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7196 or US$1=C$1.3897. On the United States Dollar Index, the greenback bumped up 0.054 of a point[...]
Canadian Financial Close: More losses for loonie
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar slipped below 72 U.S. cents on Thursday, as its downturn pressed on for a seventh consecutive session. The loonie finished at US$0.7196 or US$1=C$1.3897, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7212 or US$1=C$1.3866. Over the last week, it has dropped 0.64 of a cent.[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie still losing ground
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar eased below 72 U.S. cents on Thursday morning, as its United States counterpart rose slightly and crude oil was relatively firm. As of 8:36 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7198 or US$1=C$1.3892 compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7212 or US$1=C$1.3866. On the U.S.[...]
Canadian Financial Close: Another dip for the loonie
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar slipped a little lower on Wednesday, unable to latch on to support from crude oil. The loonie finished at US$0.7212 or US$1=C$1.3866, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7219 or US$1=C$1.3852. The United States Dollar Index tacked on 0.026 of a point at 98.145.[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie slips lower
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar eased back on Wednesday morning despite a relatively steady United States dollar and upticks in crude oil. As of 8:35 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7213 or US$1=C$1.3864 compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7219 or US$1=C$1.3852. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback[...]