Canada could move $12 billion worth of food and beverage exports to non-U.S. markets according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
Canada could diversify $12 billion in farm and food exports away from U.S. says FCC
Increased interest-free canola cash advances rolling out
Doubled interest-free advances for canola through the Advance Payments Program are now available says the Canadian Canola Growers Association.
Survey says Canadians support canola producers over EV tariffs
The majority of Canadians are in favour of lowering tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles if it would help improve market access for Canadian canola according to new data from the Angus Reid Institute.
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures fall
Chicago cattle and hog futures fell for the second day running ahead of Friday’s cattle on feed report. Most-active December live cattle closed at 232.675 cents a pound, down 2.475 cents. October contracts settled at 231.100 cents a pound, down 2.350 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures closed at 349.125 cents per pound, a loss […] Read more
University of Saskatchewan launches Introductory Agriculture certificate program
A new University of Saskatchewan program is aimed at students or professionals looking for a base of Prairie agricultural knowledge.
U.S. livestock: Cattle and hog futures slide
Chicago cattle and hog futures slid on Tuesday as economic data showed signs of slowing U.S. household spending. Most-active December live cattle closed at 235.150 cents a pound, down 1.125 cents. October contracts settled at 233.450 cents per pound, down 1.150 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures settled at 354.300 cents a pound, down 0.200 […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally, hogs rise
Chicago cattle futures rallied on Monday following losses in the previous trading session. Hogs also rose. Most-active December live cattle contracts closed at 236.275 cents a pound, up 4.350 cents. October live cattle settled at 234.600 cents a pound, up 4.625 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures settled at 354.500 cents a pound, up 8.700 […] Read more
Quebec pork company calls for transparency around gene-edited pigs
Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.
U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed
Most Chicago cattle futures rose on Wednesday after Tuesday’s hard fall. Hogs settled on either side of unchanged. Most-active October live cattle futures closed at 231.150 cents per pound, up 0.975 cents. December contracts settled at 232.675 cents a pound, up 1.500 cents. Nearby feeder cattle futures rose, while deferred contracts lost steam. Most-traded October […] Read more
Crop input costs to rise in 2026: FCC
Crop input costs are expected to rise in 2026, while crop prices are expected to come down, according to Farm Credit Canada’s analysis.