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China resumed U.S. soybean purchases after the two countries’ leaders met in late October, with the White House saying China had also agreed to buy at least 25 million metric tons annually over the next three years, starting in 2026. Photo: Getty Images Plus

China hits 12 million ton U.S. soybean target pledged in trade truce

By Ella Cao, Naveen Thukral, Reuters January 20, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes China has bought about 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, fulfilling a U.S.-stated pledge to purchase that volume by the end of February, three traders told Reuters on Tuesday, after a late-October trade truce spurred buying.

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Canadian beef could be headed to China by next week says Agriculture Minister

By Alexis Kienlen, Geralyn Wichers January 20, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says the Chinese market will re-open to Canadian beef — though details are still scant.

A cow in the auction ring at the Gladstone Auction Mart in October 2025. Photo: Greg Berg

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market near historical highs

By Jerry Klassen January 20, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending January 17, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5/cwt lower to $10/cwt higher compared to the week ending January 10. The market was quite variable across the Prairies with weather conditions influencing the price structure. Overall, there was very strong demand with Ontario and Southern Alberta feedlots aggressively working to secure […] Read more

Cereals, Markets, News, Oats

Big oat crop in 2025/26 pointing to less acres next year

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 19, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Oat acres in Canada are likely to recede this spring with cash prices to remain low, said Scott Shiels, grain procurement manager for Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.

Conservative agriculture critic John Barlow said his biggest concern from the China deal is it could harm this year’s Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) negotiations this year. Photo: Greg Price

News

China trade deal falls short: Conservatives

By Jonah Grignon January 19, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutes Conservative Shadow Minister John Barlow criticizes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade agreement with China, citing longevity concerns and CUSMA implications.

Markets, Reuters

Chinese importer buys Canadian canola after Carney visit

By Ella Cao, Naveen Thukral, Reuters January 19, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes A Chinese importer bought a cargo of Canadian canola shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing last week, trader sources said.

News, Reuters

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Bayer’s bid to curb Roundup cases

By Diana Novak Jones, Reuters January 16, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutes The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear Bayer’s bid to sharply limit lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weedkiller causes cancer and potentially avert billions of dollars in damages.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Sean Kilpatrick/Pool via REUTERS

News

Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration

By Geralyn Wichers January 16, 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutes Producer groups across Canada expressed a mix of relief and cautious optimism following the news that Canada had struck a deal with China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and other goods, in return for relaxing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.

News, Opinion

Opinion: Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?

By Scott Garvey January 16, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?

Pods ripen in a canola field near Selkirk, Manitoba in late August, 2024. | Greg Berg photo

News

Manitoba Canola Growers Association cautiously optimistic after proposed Canada-China canola tariff relief

By Don Norman January 16, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Manitoba Canola Growers Association says proposed canola tariff relief under a Canada-China agreement is positive, but details on canola oil remain unclear.

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

Daily news

China hits 12 million ton U.S. soybean target pledged in trade truce

Canadian beef could be headed to China by next week says Agriculture Minister

Klassen: Feeder market near historical highs

Big oat crop in 2025/26 pointing to less acres next year

China trade deal falls short: Conservatives

Chinese importer buys Canadian canola after Carney visit

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Bayer’s bid to curb Roundup cases

Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration

Opinion: Is a closer trade relationship with China a security risk?

Manitoba Canola Growers Association cautiously optimistic after proposed Canada-China canola tariff relief

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