Reading Time: < 1 minute Pulse production in the United States failed to live up to earlier expectations in 2025, according to updated production estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Jan. 12, 2026.
Pulse weekly: U.S. pulse production below early expectations
Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Western Grains Research Foundation has committed $2.71 million to fund 15 new crop-related research projects across Western Canada.
Klassen: Feeder cattle market starts 2026 with stronger tone
Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending January 10, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were up $8-$10/cwt on average compared to three weeks earlier. Strength was noted in backgrounded pre-conditioned replacements weighing 700 pounds plus. Quality genetic packages with full processing were up $20/cwt in some cases. The weather was quite variable and feedlots have experienced above normal […] Read more
EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America
Reading Time: 3 minutes A mega trade deal clinched between the European Union and South America’s biggest economies after a quarter-century of talks may signal the limits of the Trump administration’s pressure tactics in the region, officials and analysts said.
Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations
Reading Time: 4 minutes Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for China on Tuesday, where he will discuss trade and international security at a time when Canada faces uncertain relations with the U.S. due to a trade war and annexation threats from President Donald Trump.
U.S. grains: Corn drops to 12-week low on report of massive stocks, record harvest
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn futures plunged on Monday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. farmers and grain companies held the most corn in storage ever as of December 1, after growers harvested a record-breaking crop that was even bigger than previously expected. During the trading session, the most-active corn futures […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise, hogs fall on WASDE
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle futures rose while hogs slipped back as the USDA raised its forecast for 2026 pork and beef production. Most-traded February live cattle futures gained 1.525 cents to close at 235.250 cents per pound. April contracts settled at 236.075 cents a pound, up 1.400 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle closed at 356.175 cents a […] Read more
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
Reading Time: < 1 minute Stakeholders say they hope the government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned effective the end of this month.
USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans
Reading Time: 2 minutes Prior to the January supply and demand report being released by the United States Department of Agriculture, its attachés in Argentina and Brazil issued their respective reports on oilseed production for 2025/26.
Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up
Reading Time: 2 minutes Corn ending stocks in the United States for 2025/26 will be much larger than earlier expectations, according to updated supply/demand tables from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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