Lentil prices on the Canadian Prairies were steady in late-January, which a broker noted is typical for this time of year. Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie IX said the forces of supply and demand are standing pat, leading to no price fluctuations.
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Pulse Weekly: Supply and demand ‘sideways’ says broker
‘If prices move up, they move up big time, but they won’t drop overnight’
Smithfield Foods to keep US pork plants open, eyes tariffs amid IPO, CEO says
Smithfield Foods does not plan to close more U.S. pork processing plants, Chief Executive Shane Smith said on Tuesday, as the company returned to a U.S. exchange after more than a decade in a spinoff by Hong Kong-based WH Group 0288.HK.
Germany seeks aid for farmers after foot-and-mouth disease case
Germany's agriculture minister will seek financial aid for farmers hit by the impact of a case of foot-and-mouth disease on a farm in east Germany, the ministry said.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market holds value on Ontario demand
For the week ending January 25, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $$3-$6/cwt on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Higher quality genetics and lower flesh replacements were slightly firmer; however, feedlot operators incorporated the appropriate discounts on fleshier types and lower efficiency, smaller frame animals.
Buenos Aires desk cuts Argentine corn, bumps up wheat
Crops affected differently by weather
As Argentina continues to face dry conditions, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires cut their estimate for the country's 2024/25 corn crop. Meanwhile the attaché bumped up their call on the Argentine wheat harvest, which was recently completed.
Peavey Mart confirms Canada-wide closures
Peavey Mart will be closing all stores across Canada, the company confirmed this morning.
CN reaches tentative deal with signals, communications staff
Canadian National Railway says it has reached a tentative collective agreement with workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn drop as Trump tariff worries rise
Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures fell on Monday, with traders hedging their positions in case the Trump administration implements tariffs on goods from major U.S. trading partners, according to analysts.
U.S. threatening Canada’s canola oil industry
Chinese used cooking oil another threat
Canada's canola oil industry is facing two threats from the United States, said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Winnipeg-based Canadian Oilseed Processors Association.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed Monday
Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hit fresh contract highs on Monday, while feeder cattle ran into resistance and backed away from their own highs to settle with small losses.