While Statistics Canada reported more wheat was grown in 2024/25, canola production fell back as the agency issued its principal field crops report on Dec. 5.
Grain handling
More wheat, less canola in 2024/25 says Statistics Canada
Prairie wheat export quality excels
An encouraging amount of Prairie wheat samples submitted this fall graded No. 1
Prairie wheat export quality for the 2024 crop excels, according to the Canadian Grain Commission.
Pulse Weekly: Prices for Kabuli chickpeas softer to sideways for balance of 2024
Prairie heatwave results in more smaller chickpeas
Prices for Kabuli chickpeas are likely to be softer to sideways heading into the new year, said Colin Young of Midwest Grain Ltd. in Moose Jaw, Sask.
Commodities trading giant Cargill plans to cut around 8,000 jobs
Global trading house Cargill said on Tuesday it plans to cut around five per cent of its staff, or about 8,000 jobs after revenue slumped in its most recent fiscal year as crop prices hit multi-year lows.
Trump effect weakens canola
U.S. President-elect creates uncertainty with a single social media post
Although United States President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sworn in until Jan. 20, he made a big splash in the markets during the week of Nov. 25.
Managing around grain market chaos
U.S. President-elects tariff threats are already making market waves; here's what the Canadian grain farmer can do
U.S. President-elects tariff threats are already making market waves; here’s what the Canadian grain farmer can do to keep from getting bogged down in the chaos.
Agfinity declares bankruptcy
Agfinity Inc. officially filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 25, just over a month since the Alberta grain brokerage shut down operations and laid off employees.
Outside forces weigh on canola prices
Chicago soy complex pulls down all global oilseeds markets
Chicago soy complex pulls down all global oilseeds markets, including Canadian canola.
Wheat market faces challenges
Even as contracts move higher, wheat futures continue to face hurdles globally
U.S. wheat contracts move higher, but global forces are still putting pressure on the wheat futures market.
Low loonie likely to continue
There’s little on the horizon to suggest a quick recovery for the Canadian dollar
There’s little on the horizon to suggest a quick recovery for the Canadian dollar compared to the U.S.
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