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USDA notes shifts in Mexican corn

Production up, imports dip

Corn production in Mexico is projected to increase 6.5 per cent in 2025/26, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Mexico City reported. Meanwhile, the country’s imports are expected to dip 1.4 per cent.






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USDA adjusts Canadian canola exports, ending stocks

Data varies from AAFC numbers

There were some notable changes to Canadian canola made in the United States Department of Agriculture world oilseed report issued on June 12. The USDA increased its call on 2024/25 canola exports and trimmed those for 2025/26, and reduced carryout projections for both marketing years.





Most organic crops rose in price compared to December, but only some of them saw their premiums go up. Photo: Thinkstock

Flax retaining May gains

StatCan projects smallest planted area in 76 years

Flax prices continue to ride the upswing the oilseed experienced in May, said Scott Shiels, grain procurement manager for Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.

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Unsettled weather for Prairies

Temperatures to be a little below normal

The weather situation on the Canadian Prairies will likely become unsettled when moving deeper into June, said Scott Kehler, chief scientist for Weatherlogics.