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ICE canola correcting lower Thursday morning

By GFM Network News January 22, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were weaker Thursday morning, taking back some of Wednesday’s gains. Chart-based positioning was a feature, as canola was starting to look overbought by some technical indicators. Losses in Chicago soyoil also weighed on values, although soybeans were higher. European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were narrowly mixed on the

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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down as U.S. tensions ease

By GFM Network News January 22, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar took a step back this morning as crude oil prices dropped due to an easing in tensions between the United States and the rest of the world. The loonie was at US$0.7234 or US$1=C$1.3824 as of 8:50 a.m. CST, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.7239 or US$1=C$1.3814.

A locally bought frozen ham from a pig born, raised, slaughtered and its meat sold within Manitoba. Photo: Alexis Stockford

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MANITOBA AG DAYS: Unmoved China tariffs worrying for Manitoba pork

Manitoba pork producers and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn have both noted lack of progress on Chinese tariffs on pork

By Miranda Leybourne January 22, 2026

Manitoba pork producers and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn have both noted lack of progress on Chinese tariffs on pork.

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures climb on technical trading, rising wholesale prices

By P.J. Huffstutter January 21, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose for a second session on Wednesday in technical trading, as wholesale beef prices firmed, traders said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture quoted the choice boxed beef cutout value at $366.18 per hundredweight (cwt) on Wednesday morning, up $1.42 from a day earlier. Select

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U.S. grains: Soybeans regain ground on slowed South American harvest

By Reuters January 21, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures bounced on Wednesday on a slow start to the South American harvest. Meanwhile, talks between U.S. and Chinese officials boosted export sentiment and shifted attention from a diplomatic dispute over Greenland, analysts said. Wheat and corn also rebounded from drops a day earlier, with mixed weather conditions in

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Agriculture Canada expects farmers to plant more canola, less pulses in 2026/27

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 21, 2026

Canadian farmers will plant more canola in 2026/27, while lowering their pulse and special crop area, according to the first supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the upcoming marketing year.

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ICE Canada Weekly: Canola premium required

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 21, 2026

In order to get Canadian farmers to plant at least the same amount of canola this spring as they did last spring, they are likely going to need a premium, said Jerry Klassen, analyst with Resilient Capital in Winnipeg.

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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up amidst positive markets

By GFM Network News January 21, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar showed a small increase on Wednesday, following gains in crude oil. The loonie settled at US$0.7239 or US$1=C$1.3814, compared to US$0.7231 or US$1=C$1.3829 on Tuesday. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.16 of a point at 98.80. Crude oil prices were higher as the fire in an

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CBOT weekly outlook: Large South American crops looming

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 21, 2026

Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved off nearby lows during the week ended Jan. 21, as solid export sales and talk of movement on biofuel blending requirements in the United States provided support. However, the advancing South American harvest may limit further gains.

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North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Big gains for canola

Sharp improvements in CBOT soybeans, soyoil

By GFM Network News January 21, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed stronger on Wednesday, riding the spillover from sharp increases in Chicago soybeans and soyoil. There was additional support from gains in MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil. Also, canola continued to benefit from Friday’s Canada-China trade deal and news that China bought 60,000 tonnes

Daily Network News

USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges

Canada December retail sales down 0.4 per cent; seen up 1.5 per cent in January

Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat

Markets

ICE canola correcting lower Thursday morning

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down as U.S. tensions ease

MANITOBA AG DAYS: Unmoved China tariffs worrying for Manitoba pork

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures climb on technical trading, rising wholesale prices

U.S. grains: Soybeans regain ground on slowed South American harvest

Agriculture Canada expects farmers to plant more canola, less pulses in 2026/27

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola premium required

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up amidst positive markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Large South American crops looming

North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Big gains for canola

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