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Global Markets: Carney lands in China

By GFM Network News January 14, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in China on Wednesday, becoming the first Canadian prime minister to visit the country in eight years. Carney will meet with senior Chinese officials on Thursday before a Friday meeting

Futures markets

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola continues higher Wednesday

By GFM Network News January 14, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures tacked on modest gains Wednesday morning, adding to Tuesday’s sharp increases. Support for canola came from upticks in the Chicago soy complex, while slight declines in MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil limited the upswing. Higher crude oil prices underpinned the vegetable oils. Canadian Prime

The USDA and AAFC differ on Canada’s canola ending stocks for 2025/26, while an analyst says both agencies are wrong. Photo: Greg Berg

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Large gap in canola ending stocks between AAFC, USDA

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 13, 2026

There’s a 760,000-tonne difference in the ending stocks for Canada’s 2025/26 canola crop respectively estimated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture. Aside from that, the canola data from AAFC and the USDA remain quite similar.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rally

By Geralyn Wichers January 13, 2026

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle and hog futures rallied on Tuesday. Most-active April live cattle gained 2.900 cents to close at 238.975 cents a pound. February live cattle settled at 237.250 cents a pound, up 2.000 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle gained 5.950 cents to settle at 362.125 cents per pound. April feeders closed at 360.600

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans hit lowest prices since October on big supplies

By Karl Plume, Reuters January 13, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn futures slid to a three-month low on Tuesday, extending declines from the prior day triggered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s outlook for massive supplies following a record-large U.S. harvest. Soybeans touched a two-and-a-half-month low after the USDA on Monday trimmed its U.S. export view and raised its harvest

Currency markets

Canadian financial close: C$ softens slightly

By GFM Network News January 13, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly softer relative to its United States counterpart on Tuesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7201 or US$1=C$1.3886, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7207 or US$1=C$1.3875. While touring a Ford plant in Michigan, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the country’s agreement with Canada and Mexico (CUSMA) was

Futures markets

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola rises, U.S. grains, oilseeds in the red

By GFM Network News January 13, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia -– Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange rose on Tuesday ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China. Trade and agriculture will be two of the topics up for discussion during Carney’s visit. China imposed 100 per cent tariffs of Canadian canola oil and meal, as well as a 75.8

Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly: U.S. pulse production below early expectations

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 13, 2026

Pulse production in the United States failed to live up to earlier expectations in 2025, according to updated production estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Jan. 12, 2026.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market starts 2026 with stronger tone

By Jerry Klassen January 13, 2026

For the week ending January 10, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were up $8-$10/cwt on average compared to three weeks earlier. Strength was noted in backgrounded pre-conditioned replacements weighing 700 pounds plus. Quality genetic packages with full processing were up $20/cwt in some cases. The weather was quite variable and feedlots have experienced above normal

Futures markets

ICE Midday: Canola surges as Carney visits China

By GFM Network News January 13, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were rising in the middle of Tuesday trading, lifted by comparable oils and speculation over Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China. Chicago soyoil was up one United States cent per pound, while European rapeseed was higher and Malaysian palm oil was lower. Crude oil

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Global Markets: Carney lands in China

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola continues higher Wednesday

Large gap in canola ending stocks between AAFC, USDA

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rally

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans hit lowest prices since October on big supplies

Canadian financial close: C$ softens slightly

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola rises, U.S. grains, oilseeds in the red

Pulse weekly: U.S. pulse production below early expectations

Klassen: Feeder cattle market starts 2026 with stronger tone

ICE Midday: Canola surges as Carney visits China

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