Canadian wheat exports are running at a record pace through the first 12 weeks of the 2025/26 (Aug/Jul) marketing year, according to the latest weekly grain handling statistics from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Meanwhile, canola exports are behind on the year and well off the average.
Canadian wheat exports at record pace; canola lagging
Near record September major grain deliveries: Statistics Canada
Canadian farmers made heavy deliveries of grains and oilseeds off the combine and into the commercial pipeline this September, with total deliveries of the major crops up 13.3 per cent from the same month the previous year, reported Statistics Canada.
Mixed year for hail claims across Prairies: CCHA
The 2025 crop year was an average year for hail across the Canadian Prairies, with overall claim numbers down slightly compared to last year, reported the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA).
CBOT weekly: Trade talks in focus
Optimism over thawing trade relations between the United States and China gave soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade a boost during the week ended Oct. 29, with the advances in the soy market spilling into corn and wheat.
Canadian Grain Commission to use surplus to avoid fee increases
The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028, the federal agency announced Monday, Oct. 27.
Canadian trade data delayed by U.S. government shutdown
Canadian international trade data for September will be delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing partial shutdown of the United States government, Statistics Canada said Friday, Oct. 24.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous session. The December live cattle contract was up by 1.350 cents per pound at 241.175 cents. However, more deferred months were lower. Feeder cattle saw a continuation of Wednesday’s selloff, with the November contract down 2.775 cents at 361.450 […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures drop on Trump call for lower prices
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange dropped sharply on Wednesday, reacting to comments from United States President Donald Trump calling on the cattle sector to lower prices. The December live cattle contract lost 5.600 cents per pound on Wednesday, at 239.825 cents. Feeder cattle were down their daily limit of 9.250 cents per pound […] Read more
Prairie spring wheat bids mixed
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed during the week ended Oct. 21, with losses in hard red spring wheat and gains in other classes.
U.S. livestock: Live cattle continue higher
Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger on Tuesday, seeing a continuation of Monday’s gains as values remain near record highs. The ongoing shutdown of the United States government will likely delay the publication of monthly cattle on feed data scheduled to come out on Friday. However, market expectations are for a […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
