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Global Markets: Canola tariffs to be key point in Moe, MacDonald meeting

Canola seed slapped with levies of nearly 76 per cent

By GFM Network News August 21, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is set to meet with federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald in Saskatoon on Thursday. They will discuss China’s recent tariffs on Canadian canola seed along with […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola makes morning gains

By GFM Network News August 21, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange showed strength on Thursday morning, despite a bearish report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and mixed comparable oils. In its monthly report released on Wednesday, AAFC raised its 2025-26 canola production estimate to 20.1 million tonnes compared to 17.8 million the previous month. Statistics Canada will release […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie still losing ground

Dips below 72 U.S. cents

By GFM Network News August 21, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar eased below 72 U.S. cents on Thursday morning, as its United States counterpart rose slightly and crude oil was relatively firm. As of 8:36 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7198 or US$1=C$1.3892 compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7212 or US$1=C$1.3866. On the U.S. […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue rally on constrained supply

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters August 20, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rose for the fourth session in a row on Wednesday, as a continued tight supply of cattle and resilient consumer demand for beef boosted futures, traders said.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Another dip for the loonie

Greenback steady, crude higher

By GFM Network News August 20, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar slipped a little lower on Wednesday, unable to latch on to support from crude oil. The loonie finished at US$0.7212 or US$1=C$1.3866, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7219 or US$1=C$1.3852. The United States Dollar Index tacked on 0.026 of a point at 98.145. […] Read more

Canola, Markets

A missed opportunity for farmers says analyst

Prices heading down following crop-saving rains

By Glen Hallick August 20, 2025

Farmers have likely lost an opportunity to get better prices for their crops, such as canola, just as the harvest across the Canadian Prairies begins to pick up speed, an analyst warned.

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Crops, Markets

CBOT Weekly: Trade focuses on crop tour

High corn, soybean yields pressure prices

By Adam Peleshaty August 20, 2025

The trade is focusing on results from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, which will make its way through seven states looking at corn and soybean fields from Aug. 18 to 21, 2025.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn choppy as traders eye crop tour results

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters August 20, 2025

Chicago soybean and corn futures chopped up and down on Wednesday as traders monitored results from a U.S. Midwest field tour that initially confirmed strong yield prospects, traders said.

Futures

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: About-face for canola to correct higher

Positive traction for U.S. soybeans, corn, wheat

By GFM Network News August 20, 2025

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures gained some traction on Wednesday, correcting higher after two sessions of losses. Good weather across the Prairies has continued to weigh on values. An analyst said the rains in August averted what was likely a below average canola crop. The analyst also […] Read more

Canola, Cereals, Forages, Markets, Pulses, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Manitoba harvest sees winter crops pass halfway point

Combining of spring crops getting started

By Glen Hallick August 20, 2025

Harvest operations in Manitoba pressed ahead during the week ended Aug. 18, with fall rye and winter wheat leading the way.

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

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U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

Markets

Global Markets: Canola tariffs to be key point in Moe, MacDonald meeting

ICE canola makes morning gains

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie still losing ground

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue rally on constrained supply

Canadian Financial Close: Another dip for the loonie

A missed opportunity for farmers says analyst

CBOT Weekly: Trade focuses on crop tour

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn choppy as traders eye crop tour results

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: About-face for canola to correct higher

Manitoba harvest sees winter crops pass halfway point

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