Seed and fertilizer goes into the ground during spring planting operations in Western Canada.

No fertilizer price relief expected for this year

Turmoil in Iran, lower production in Europe and restricted exports from China will likely help keep fertilizer prices high

StoneX analyst Josh Linville does not see much relief in sight on the nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer prices for farmers in 2026.

Pulse Canada is looking forward to the ‘transparent, commercial and meaningful’ trade relationship with China getting back on track. Photo: file

Pea prices respond to China tariff deal

Pulse Canada notes there should be enough time to move old crop peas in a meaningful way before the next crop comes off in August and September

Pea prices have already responded to China trade deal. Pulse Canada unsure if it will lobby Ottawa for compensation.


The Alberta Canola Producers Commission polled 105 growers, with 72 per cent agreeing the Feds should provide compensation. Photo: Getty Images Plus

Canola growers seek tariff compensation

A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26

The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.







Canola stands ready for harvest in central Manitoba.

Vegetable oil demand may offset bad biofuel news

Global biodiesel/renewable diesel demand for canola oil to slump, but overall vegetable oil demand seen increasing

Global biodiesel and renewable diesel production is expected to decline for the first time in a decade, and that’s bad timing for a Canadian canola industry looking for new markets to sell the oilseed.