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European Union Flags in a row in front of the facade of the European Commission Headquarter blowing in Brussels, Belgium. Photo: Getty Images Plus

EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America

By Lucinda Elliott, Manuela Andreoni, Reuters January 13, 2026

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.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney looks on during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, December 27, 2025. REUTERS/Darren Calabrese

News, Reuters

Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations

By Maria Cheng, Reuters January 13, 2026

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.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn drops to 12-week low on report of massive stocks, record harvest

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters January 12, 2026

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

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise, hogs fall on WASDE

By Geralyn Wichers January 12, 2026

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

AAC Westking was one of the wheat varieties that Richard Cuthbert helped develop while at Agriculture Canada. The variety is shown here holding up a hat to highlight its strength and standability. Photo: Richard Cuthbert

Crops, News

Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern

By Karen Briere January 12, 2026

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.

Markets, News, Soybeans

USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 12, 2026

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.

Markets, News

Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 12, 2026

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.

Proposed traceability regulations for cattle are not yet in effect and have not been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Photo: File

Livestock, News

Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now

By Karen Briere January 12, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will hold off on posting new traceability regulations for now.

News, Reuters

Canadian National Railway files with U.S. regulator for more details on Union Pacific-Norfolk deal

By Reuters January 12, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian National on Monday said it filed a motion with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board that asks the agency to order Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to disclose more details on their proposed merger.

Canada, the world’s largest exporter of canola, shipped nearly C$5 billion worth of canola products to China in 2024, about 80 per cent of which were seeds. Photo: Getty Images Plus

News, Reuters

Ahead of Carney visit, China rapeseed meal prices slide near two-week low

By Ella Cao, Naveen Thukral, Reuters January 12, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes China’s most active Zhengzhou rapeseed (canola) meal futures fell on Monday, hovering near their lowest point in more than two weeks, as news of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China this week boosted sentiment around a potential canola-related deal.

Daily Network News

Canadian Cattle Association won’t back traceability changes

Farmers’ Almanac rescued from closure; fate of Canadian content unknown

Do More Ag to fund rural groups’ mental health workshops

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EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America

Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations

U.S. grains: Corn drops to 12-week low on report of massive stocks, record harvest

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise, hogs fall on WASDE

Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern

USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans

Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up

Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now

Canadian National Railway files with U.S. regulator for more details on Union Pacific-Norfolk deal

Ahead of Carney visit, China rapeseed meal prices slide near two-week low

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