An Iowa farmer harvests soybeans Sept. 29, 2025.

U.S. agricultural trade slipping: report

The U.S.’s global trade advantage is eroding and the deficit is expected to grow, says a University of Illinois study

The U.S.’s global trade advantage on agriculture products is eroding and the deficit is expected to grow, says a University of Illinois study


(left to right) Leah Olson, Edward Greenspon and Andrea Johnston speak on a panel at the CAPI conference in Ottawa Oct. 1. Photo by Jonah Grignon

Is Canadian agriculture and agri-food ready to pivot?

Environment, trade uncertainty, economics and geopolitics have made the agriculture landscape less predictable, say panellists at CAPI 2025 conference in Ottawa

Canadian agriculture is at a pivotal moment as geopolitical, trade, economic and environmental issues are creating tension in the agriculture economy: CAPI 2025 conference






FILE PHOTO: Customers speak with a salesman at a BYD dealership in Sant Cugat del Valles, near Barcelona, Spain, September 12, 2025. REUTERS/ Albert Gea/File Photo

Canadian canola futures vibing

It’s Your Business: Words from China’s ambassador were interpreted positively by the canola market

Recent comments from Chinese and Canadian officials offered a shot of positive vibes that lifted ICE canola futures to their highest levels in a month, even without any actual concrete developments on the trade front.