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The USDA attache in Buenos Aires reports on Argentina’s 2025/26 soybean crop. Photo: File

Reduced Argentine soybean harvest, bigger crush says USDA attaché

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 26, 2026

Argentina is expected to reap 48 million tonnes of soybeans in 2025/26, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires said in a report released on Feb. 25. That’s slightly lower than the USDA’s official estimate of 48.50 million tonnes.

Agriculture is a significant player in the economy, but it doesn’t get an equal share of large government or large pension or private growth fund investment. Photo: Getty Images Plus

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Growth capital hard to find for Canadian agri-food

By John Greig February 26, 2026

RBC report shows that funding availability drops quickly when companies need to grow, as there’s a lack of growth capital available to Canadian agri-food companies.

Livestock, News

Egg Farmers of Canada, University of Guelph appoint new poultry welfare research chair

By Jeff Melchior February 26, 2026

The Egg Farmers of Canada and the University of Guelph have a new research chair tasked with driving poultry welfare research.

Last year, lower U.S. soy sales to China allowed Brazil, the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter, to ship 85.4 million metric tons to China, an 18 per cent increase from 2024, according to Brazilian government data. Photo: Greg Berg

Markets, Reuters

Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says

By Reuters, Roberto Samora February 26, 2026

Brazil may increase exports of soybeans to China in 2026 amid lower Argentine shipments and in spite of stronger competition from U.S. farmers.

Biofuel groups have pushed the administration to fully reallocate the exempted gallons, saying it is crucial to support biofuel producers and the farmers growing their feedstocks. Photo: Getty Images Plus.

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Trump EPA to shift at least half of waived biofuel obligations to big refiners, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters February 26, 2026

The Trump administration has settled on a plan that would require big oil refineries to make up for at least half of the biofuel blending volumes obligations waived in recent years under the Small Refinery Exemption program, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.

Plaintiffs say that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, causes cancer, and they developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other forms of the disease after using the weedkiller. Bayer has said decades of studies have shown Roundup and glyphosate are safe and do not cause cancer. Photo: File

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Bayer’s proposed Roundup settlement faces first signs of pushback in court

By Diana Novak Jones, Reuters February 25, 2026

Law firms representing nearly 20,000 people who sued Bayer over alleged injuries from its Roundup weedkiller urged a Missouri judge to delay reviewing the German company’s proposed US$7.25 billion nationwide settlement, arguing that rushing would violate the rights of cancer patients and their families.

Cereals, Markets, News

CBOT Weekly: Several unknowns that could affect commodity prices

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 25, 2026

There are a number of unknowns that could affect where soy, corn and wheat prices go on the Chicago Board of Trade, said Sean Lusk, vice-president of Walsh Commercial Hedging Services.

Incoming Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) CEO, Andrea Brocklebank, told Beef Farmers of Ontario members the timing is right for renewal within the national organization and is looking forward to working with the Provincial Working Group to find a path forward that includes the Alberta Beef Producers. Photo: Diana Martin

Livestock, News

Incoming Canadian Cattle Association CEO embraces winds of change

By Diana Martin February 25, 2026

Andrea Brocklebank, the incoming CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association, is open to revitalizing the organization while maintaining national delivery.

Canola, Markets

ICE Weekly: Canola benefitting from supportive factors

By Adam Peleshaty February 25, 2026

Canola futures were on the rise during the week ended Feb. 25, 2026 and there could be some more upside, said an analyst.

Cow and calves graze in eastern Manitoba. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Livestock, News

Feed costs on rented pasture now eligible for AgriStability

By Karen Briere February 25, 2026

Pasture-related feed costs are now allowable expenses for AgriStability participants.

Daily Network News

USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

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Reduced Argentine soybean harvest, bigger crush says USDA attaché

Growth capital hard to find for Canadian agri-food

Egg Farmers of Canada, University of Guelph appoint new poultry welfare research chair

Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says

Trump EPA to shift at least half of waived biofuel obligations to big refiners, sources say

Bayer’s proposed Roundup settlement faces first signs of pushback in court

CBOT Weekly: Several unknowns that could affect commodity prices

Incoming Canadian Cattle Association CEO embraces winds of change

ICE Weekly: Canola benefitting from supportive factors

Feed costs on rented pasture now eligible for AgriStability

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