Strong flaxseed prices should encourage more planted acres to the crop this spring, but any increases in area will also depend on the price relationship canola.
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A good year for flax could lead to more acres in 2026/27
‘A little bit of a resurgence for flax’
Flax is sitting in a good position following this year’s harvest, said Scott Shiels of Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.
August grain deliveries down from 2024: StatCan
Statistics Canada reported on Sept. 25, 2025 that August major grain deliveries were down from a year earlier.
Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.
Canadian farmers planted fewer canola acres than expected, StatCan projects
StatCan revises 2024/25 canola output
In something of a surprise, Statistics Canada lowered its projection for planted canola acres in 2025/26, with other oilseeds reaping some of the benefits. As well, StatCan adjusted its numbers for Canadian wheat.
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.
Manitoba seeding 12 points ahead of pace
Most spring wheat in the ground
Manitoba farmers pushed their spring planting to 57 per cent complete as of May 21, up 24 points from a week ago, the province's agriculture department reported.
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AAFC tweaks monthly data, but holds canola exports
But year-to-date exports nearly 7.40 million tonnes
Although Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada made several small revisions to its April supply and demand report compared to the previous month, it did not alter any of its canola numbers.
Higher deliveries in most grains reports StatCan
Most farmer deliveries of reported grains increased in February from the year before, according to Statistics Canada on March 28.
Manitoba harvest passes halfway mark: report
Harvest operations in Manitoba passed the halfway mark during the week ended Sept. 17, with wide ranging yields in the latest provincial crop report.
