The seasonal fight for acres between soybeans and corn is in full swing in the United States as markets wait to get a clearer picture on planting intentions for the 2026 growing season.
Wheat
CBOT weekly: Planted area in focus
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids move upward
Western Canadian wheat bids as of March 3, 2026 were higher than the previous week, supported by rising U.S. wheat prices and good export demand for Canadian wheat.
VIDEO: THROWBACK: Targeting your fertilizer needs using the 4Rs
Synchronizing nutrient uptake and 4R principles for optimal crop results
Marla Riekman with Manitoba Agriculture talks about the 4Rs and the effective use of fertilizers when growing crops.
Feed Grain Weekly: Export market firming prices
The export market is keeping feed grain prices firm for the time being, but the upcoming spring also means a potential weather market.
Speculative net long position grows in canola
Speculative fund traders have added to their recently established net long position in canola, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday, Feb. 27.
VIDEO: Spring weed control means plans, and back-up plans for those plans
Manitoba farmers should be locked and loaded against weeds, and with enough room to pivot if spring field conditions don’t co-operate
It’s time for Manitoba farmers to get locked and loaded against spring weeds, with enough room to adapt if early 2026 field conditions don’t co-operate.
Wheat breeding system no longer works, Canadian Wheat Research Coalition report says
A Canadian Wheat Research Coalition report, published Feb. 26, says the status quo is not an option for Canada’s wheat breeding system. It must be transformed, by farmers.
Expert’s Radar: Ups and downs in wheat futures
Will wheat slide back down that slippery slope?
Recent strength in wheat futures is partly tied to ideas that the U.S. crop won’t be as big as officially projected, but world supplies remain burdensome and Southern Hemisphere harvests are coming to market.
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.
Prairie CWRS wheat bids rise with U.S. futures
Canada Western Red Spring wheat bids were higher during the week ended Feb. 24, as a rally in the United States futures provided support.