The export market is keeping feed grain prices firm for the time being, but the upcoming spring also means a potential weather market.
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Feed Grain Weekly: Export market firming prices
Klassen: Strong demand underpins Western Canadian feeder market
For the week ending February 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from seven days earlier. Calves may have traded $5-$10/cwt higher at some locations. Feeding margins have improved over the past week with Southern Alberta pen-closeouts now hovering near breakeven. Ontario feedlot margins are in positive territory by $20-$40/head. At the Ponoka video
OPINION: Mark Carney’s visit to India hits the reset button on the Canada–India relationship
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India marks the most consequential step in years to rebuild Canada–India relations after the diplomatic rupture in 2023 over allegations linking Indian agents to the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist.
U.S. to seek more foreign tariff cuts, CUSMA improvements in 2026
The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Monday it will seek further reductions in foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers this year, enforce its “reciprocal” trade deals and consider launching new unfair trade practices investigations.
Iran conflict drives up urea prices
The war in Iran is already driving up urea prices in North American and will likely impact phosphate as well, say analysts.
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.
Some fertilizer prices rise as Iran conflict escalates
Some fertilizer prices surged following the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, analysts told Reuters on Monday.
Applications open for 2026 Advance Payments Program: Canadian Canola Growers
Farmers can now submit applications for a 2026 cash advance through the Canadian Canola Growers Association, which administers the federal Advance Payments Program.
China slashes anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola in final ruling
China on Saturday sharply reduced its tariff rate on Canadian canola seed in the final ruling of a 17-month anti-dumping investigation, following a thaw in relations between Beijing and Ottawa.
India, Canada aim for trade pact by year-end, propose pulse protein ‘centre of excellence’
India and Canada will aim to conclude a free trade pact by the end of this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday during his first visit to New Delhi.