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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans hit lowest prices since October on big supplies

By Karl Plume, Reuters January 13, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn futures slid to a three-month low on Tuesday, extending declines from the prior day triggered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s outlook for massive supplies following a record-large U.S. harvest. Soybeans touched a two-and-a-half-month low after the USDA on Monday trimmed its U.S. export view and raised its harvest […] Read more

Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly: U.S. pulse production below early expectations

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 13, 2026

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.

Crops, News

Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects

By Miranda Leybourne January 13, 2026

The Western Grains Research Foundation has committed $2.71 million to fund 15 new crop-related research projects across Western Canada.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market starts 2026 with stronger tone

By Jerry Klassen January 13, 2026

For the week ending January 10, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were up $8-$10/cwt on average compared to three weeks earlier. Strength was noted in backgrounded pre-conditioned replacements weighing 700 pounds plus. Quality genetic packages with full processing were up $20/cwt in some cases. The weather was quite variable and feedlots have experienced above normal […] Read more

European Union Flags in a row in front of the facade of the European Commission Headquarter blowing in Brussels, Belgium. Photo: Getty Images Plus

News, Reuters

EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America

By Lucinda Elliott, Manuela Andreoni, Reuters January 13, 2026

A mega trade deal clinched between the European Union and South America’s biggest economies after a quarter-century of talks may signal the limits of the Trump administration’s pressure tactics in the region, officials and analysts said.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney looks on during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, December 27, 2025. REUTERS/Darren Calabrese

News, Reuters

Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations

By Maria Cheng, Reuters January 13, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for China on Tuesday, where he will discuss trade and international security at a time when Canada faces uncertain relations with the U.S. due to a trade war and annexation threats from President Donald Trump.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn drops to 12-week low on report of massive stocks, record harvest

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters January 12, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn futures plunged on Monday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. farmers and grain companies held the most corn in storage ever as of December 1, after growers harvested a record-breaking crop that was even bigger than previously expected. During the trading session, the most-active corn futures […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise, hogs fall on WASDE

By Geralyn Wichers January 12, 2026

Chicago cattle futures rose while hogs slipped back as the USDA raised its forecast for 2026 pork and beef production. Most-traded February live cattle futures gained 1.525 cents to close at 235.250 cents per pound. April contracts settled at 236.075 cents a pound, up 1.400 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle closed at 356.175 cents a […] Read more

AAC Westking was one of the wheat varieties that Richard Cuthbert helped develop while at Agriculture Canada. The variety is shown here holding up a hat to highlight its strength and standability. Photo: Richard Cuthbert

Crops, News

Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern

By Karen Briere January 12, 2026

Stakeholders say they hope the government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned effective the end of this month.

Markets, News, Soybeans

USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 12, 2026

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.

Daily Network News

Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices

Get farmers in on federal water security strategy planning, CFA says

U.S. finalizes biofuel blending quotas for 2026-27, cuts RINS for foreign feedstocks

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