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La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation climatic cycle, which affects water temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

U.S. forecaster sees signs of La Niña shift towards El Niño conditions in early 2026

By Reuters February 12, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes There is a 60 per cent chance of a shift in the climate phenomenon known as La Niña towards El Niño in February-April 2026. This pattern, known as ENSO-neutral, likely to persist through the Northern Hemisphere summer, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

China has extended its probe due to the “complexity” of the case, a Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson said. Photo: zhangxiaomin/Getty Images Plus

News, Reuters

China extends anti-dumping probe on Canadian canola; pledges fair ruling

By Reuters February 12, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute China will make a fair and final ruling on Canadian Canola, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, adding that its anti-dumping probe into the oilseed has been extended to March 9.

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans turn higher as traders weigh China demand; wheat climbs

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters February 11, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures turned higher on Wednesday on technical buying and continued hopes of stronger Chinese demand, analysts said, with the benchmark contract heading back toward a two-month peak set last week. Wheat rose on what appeared to be fund-driven short-covering, while corn futures sagged in choppy trade. Chicago Board of […] Read more

Canola, Markets, News

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola needs to back away from highs

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 11, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Concerns about canola getting too expensive have crept into the Canadian oilseed’s recent rally on the Intercontinental Exchange.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump back up, hogs fall

By Geralyn Wichers February 11, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle futures jumped back up after Tuesday’s losses while hogs continued to slide. Most-active April live cattle contracts gained 3.550 cents to close at 240.975 cents per pound. June live cattle settled at 236.575 cents a pound, up 2.775 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle closed at 367.450 cents per pound, up 2.675 cents. April […] Read more

Markets

Pulse Weekly: Low prices for edible beans worsen growth prospects

By Adam Peleshaty February 11, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last year’s large edible bean crop has pressured current prices in Manitoba.

Markets

CBOT weekly: Little chance of February rally in corn/soybeans

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 11, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Updated supply demand estimates from the United States Department of Agriculture, released Feb. 10, included only minor adjustments and provided little direction for the corn and soybean markets headed through the slow February trading period.

Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat declines, durum higher

By Adam Peleshaty February 11, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes Spring wheat prices in Western Canada were lower, while durum prices showed modest grains during the week ended Feb. 10, 2026.

Public research is seen as critical to enhancing Canada’s productivity and efficiency throughout agriculture and all farm organizations have criticized the decision. Photo: File

News

Agriculture department officials address research cuts; to hold emergency study

By Karen Briere February 11, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutes Members of the House of Commons agriculture committee from all parties expressed concern about the recently announced cuts and closures at federal research centres as they began an emergency study on the matter Feb. 10.

The Let’s Grow Canada website’s stated purpose is “to shine a light on the people and stories behind Canada’s agriculture and food system and (grow) a national movement that invites Canadians and global partners to help shape our food future.” Photo: Getty Images Plus

News

FCC platform to tell story of Canadian agriculture, food brand

By Jonah Grignon February 11, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes FCC launches Let’s Grow Canada platform to tell the story of Canadian agriculture

Daily Network News

Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices

Get farmers in on federal water security strategy planning, CFA says

U.S. finalizes biofuel blending quotas for 2026-27, cuts RINS for foreign feedstocks

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