“The concern is the precedent the MRL neonic decision has set for revoking MRLs based on global environmental considerations. This is a slippery slope and begs the question of which active ingredients are next ....” – Greg Bartley, Pulse Canada.

How EU policies may affect edible bean production in Canada

MRL limits and trade deals that exert influence are risks to Canadian growers

Glacier FarmMedia – He edible bean complex is a unique market among row crops. Whether white, black, kidneys or adzukis, beans are grown under contract and face more consumer- and quality-based directives than corn or soybeans. Yet there are rising concerns about maximum residue limits (MRLs) set out by the European Union for certain chemical



Chinese president Xi Jinping’s growing isolation could translate into growing paranoia, economic analysts warn.

Rising U.S.-Chinese tensions raise concerns about trade

Market observers point to moves over the past few years by China and the West to disengage

Glacier FarmMedia – The trade relationship between China and the United States is deteriorating and poses a threat for U.S. farmers, say analysts. “They are shifting away from the United States rather than sending their money here,” StoneX chief economist Arlan Suderman said during a live taping of the U.S. Farm Report at the 2024







One of the major factors that pulled canola prices lower until recently was a huge influx of South American soybeans coming on the market.

Canola prices higher in rangebound movement

Spring rally still expected, but it may not be a sharp uptick this year

There isn’t much to be overly concerned about now regarding canola futures on the intercontinental exchange. Despite declines, the Canadian oilseed remained a fair bit higher than a week ago. This is pleasant news, given how canola has tumbled downward in recent months. In short, canola can be seen as rangebound. There is a deficit