Crops
Canada Western Red Spring wheat bids moved higher in early January, as support from a weaker Canadian dollar countered the bearish influence of small declines for spring wheat futures in the United States.
Crops
Prairie CWRS wheat bids firm to start 2026
Large gap in canola ending stocks between AAFC, USDA
There’s a 760,000-tonne difference in the ending stocks for Canada’s 2025/26 canola crop respectively estimated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture. Aside from that, the canola data from AAFC and the USDA remain quite similar.
Pulse weekly: U.S. pulse production below early expectations
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.
Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects
The Western Grains Research Foundation has committed $2.71 million to fund 15 new crop-related research projects across Western Canada.
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
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
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.
CFIA looks for feedback on proposed seed potato rule changes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking for public and industry input on proposed amendments to regulations around seed potatoes.
Glufosinate-resistant waterhemp appears in U.S. Midwest
Signs of such resistance are also developing in kochia, a U.S. weed scientist warns
News of glufosinate-resistant kochia in the U.S. is concerning as farmers are losing options to control waterhemp, also of the pigweed family.
Make a plan to achieve the four Rs of fertilizer management
Agronomy Management: Remember, what’s 'right' for on-farm nutrient management varies from region to region
Planning for 4R nutrient management must be farm-specific — that is, geared for the unique crops, cropping practices, soils and climatic conditions of the farm, researcher Ross McKenzie writes.
Feed Grain Weekly: Higher export prices could push up those for feed
If there’s one bright spot in the Prairie feed grain market that would be export prices for barley and wheat. Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton said the grain elevators have upped their prices in order to meet export demand.
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