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Reading Time: < 1 minute Canola futures were weaker, falling to the lower end of their sideways trading range as traders booked profits amid escalating uncertainty over the war in Iran. Soybeans and corn in Chicago were also lower, while wheat ended narrowly mixed. Here’s Phil Franz-Warkentin of the Western Producer Markets Desk with your April 7 closing grain and […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canola futures were supported by rising crude oil prices and a weaker Canadian dollar on Thursday. Wheat recovered some of Wednesday’s losses, while corn, oats and soybeans were down. There will be no trading on Friday due to the Good Friday holiday. Here’s Adam Peleshaty of The Western Producer with your April 2 closing grain […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute As provincial entomologist for Manitoba Agriculture, it’s safe to say that insects are pretty much always on John Gavloski’s mind. But there’s one bug in particular that he’ll be watching closely in 2026: the cabbage seedpod weevil. Survey numbers of the cabbage seedpod weevil exploded in 2025 in some canola growing areas of Manitoba. It […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canola futures and U.S. grains were weaker on Wednesday as risk premiums evaporated and oil prices declined due to renewed optimism over the possible end to the war in Iran. Wheat prices were also pressured by rains forecast for the U.S. Plains. Here’s Adam Peleshaty from The Western Producer with your April 1 closing grain […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canola futures received support from vegetable oils on Tuesday. U.S. grains and oilseeds reacted bullishly to the USDA’s prospective plantings and March 1 grain stocks reports. Here’s Adam Peleshaty from The Western Producer with your March 31 closing grain and oilseed market update.

Reading Time: < 1 minute Verticillium stripe was more prominent in 2025 than what Manitoba canola growers have typically seen in past growing seasons. The crop disease resembles blackleg in canola and it’s made agronomists and researchers pay more attention to the soil-borne fungus due to its effect on crop yields. From St. Jean Farm Days earlier this year, Chris […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher today and above their major averages after being lifted by crude and vegetable oils. In the U.S., soybeans were steady while grains were mixed. Here’s Adam Peleshaty from The Western Producer with your March 30 closing grain and oilseed market update.

Reading Time: < 1 minute Canola futures retreated from early gains to end lower, as declines int the Chicago soy complex spilled over to weigh on values. A “buy the rumour, sell the fact” reaction to updated U.S. renewable fuel standards accounted for some of the selling in soybeans and corn, while wheat was underpinned by mounting drought concerns in […] Read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes Federal gov. to create national soil strategy The federal government has committed to creating a national agricultural soil health strategy. Agriculture Minister Heath Macdonald made the announcement on Thursday alongside Senator Rob Black. Black led a study of Canadian soils, which was published in 2024. The strategy will involve collaboration between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada […] Read more