Canadian farmers expect to plant more canola and less wheat in 2026 compared to the previous year, according to the first planting intentions report from Statistics Canada released March 5. Barley, soybeans and corn area are also expected to increase, while oats, lentils and dry peas are forecast to decrease.
Canadian farmers intend to plant more canola, less wheat in 2026
CBOT weekly: Planted area in focus
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.
Manitoba cattle prices, March 4
Price ranges from seven Manitoba auction markets during the week ending March 3, 2026
Chart of weekly Manitoba cattle prices.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City sees record February grain movement
Canadian Pacific Kansas City hit a new record for February movement of Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.232 million tonnes in February 2026, the company reported on March 3.
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.
Feed grain weekly: Barley steady in late February
Feed grain bids in Western Canada were holding steady in late February, lacking any fresh market moving news.
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.
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.
Pulse weekly: USDA to buy US$75 million in pulses as part of support package
Pulse growers in the United States have a new market after a recently announced program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture allocated US$75 million to purchase peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.
Funds move to net long in canola
Speculative fund traders moved to a net long position in canola for the first time in five months in mid February, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday.
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