RBC report shows that funding availability drops quickly when companies need to grow, as there’s a lack of growth capital available to Canadian agri-food companies.
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Growth capital hard to find for Canadian agri-food
Egg Farmers of Canada, University of Guelph appoint new poultry welfare research chair
The Egg Farmers of Canada and the University of Guelph have a new research chair tasked with driving poultry welfare research.
Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says
Brazil may increase exports of soybeans to China in 2026 amid lower Argentine shipments and in spite of stronger competition from U.S. farmers.
Trump EPA to shift at least half of waived biofuel obligations to big refiners, sources say
The Trump administration has settled on a plan that would require big oil refineries to make up for at least half of the biofuel blending volumes obligations waived in recent years under the Small Refinery Exemption program, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
Bayer’s proposed Roundup settlement faces first signs of pushback in court
Law firms representing nearly 20,000 people who sued Bayer over alleged injuries from its Roundup weedkiller urged a Missouri judge to delay reviewing the German company’s proposed US$7.25 billion nationwide settlement, arguing that rushing would violate the rights of cancer patients and their families.
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.
Incoming Canadian Cattle Association CEO embraces winds of change
Andrea Brocklebank, the incoming CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association, is open to revitalizing the organization while maintaining national delivery.
ICE Weekly: Canola benefitting from supportive factors
Canola futures were on the rise during the week ended Feb. 25, 2026 and there could be some more upside, said an analyst.
Feed costs on rented pasture now eligible for AgriStability
Pasture-related feed costs are now allowable expenses for AgriStability participants.
Saskatchewan premier heads to India for trade talks
Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe said a trade mission to India will focus on agriculture, potash and uranium as the province seeks trade opportunities and solid trading relationships in that market.