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2025/26 canola production jumps nearly 13 per cent

AAFC issues August S/D report

There were sharp changes in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s estimates for the 2025/26 canola crop when it came to production and ending stocks. AAFC has now pegged canola output at 20.10 million tonnes, up 12.9 per cent from its July forecast. Also, the oilseed’s carryout was doubled from last month to now 2.20 million tonnes.




Drought devastated field pea plots at the PESAI research farm in Arborg. PHOTO: Don Norman

Soybeans, peas flag under Manitoba drought conditions

Manitoba’s lack of rain is stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential in soybean and pea fields

Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.