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U.S. grains: Wheat futures slide on rising world production estimates

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters December 10, 2025

U.S. wheat futures fell more than one per cent on Wednesday to their lowest since late October on reminders of rising global supplies of the food grain, analysts said. Corn futures also sagged while soybean futures rebounded from multi-week lows, buoyed in part by news of fresh U.S. soy export sales. Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs mostly up

By Geralyn Wichers December 10, 2025

Chicago cattle futures ended mostly up on Wednesday while hogs also gained ground. Most-active April live cattle closed at 228.375 cents a pound, up 1.475 cents. December futures edged down 0.025 cents to close at 226.800 cents a pound. Most-traded January feeder cattle futures settled at 338.375 cents a pound, up 2.875 cents. March contracts […] Read more

Markets

CBOT weekly: Sideways trade likely through holidays

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 10, 2025

Sideways trade is expected to be the norm in the soybean and corn futures markets through the holiday season, as participants continue to get caught up on the data that was delayed during the United States government shutdown.

Canola, Markets, News

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola a “tough market”

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 10, 2025

There are grim prospects for canola prices as the New Year approaches said Winnipeg-based trader and farmer Bill Craddock.

Kyle Larkin, outgoing executive director for the Grain Growers of Canada, will be the Canadian Meat Council’s new chief executive officer. Photo: LinkedIn/Kyle Larkin

News

Larkin appointed CEO of Canadian Meat Council

By Geralyn Wichers December 10, 2025

Outgoing Grain Growers of Canada executive director Kyle Larkin will be the Canadian Meat Council’s next Chief Executive Officer

Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids, U.S. futures down

By Adam Peleshaty December 10, 2025

Western Canadian wheat futures were down for the week ended Dec. 9, 2025 due to weaker U.S. futures and a stronger loonie.

Despite tariffs between 25 per cent and 50 per cent on some critical sectors such as cars, lumber, aluminum and steel, Canada’s economy has shown signs of strength. Photo: Getty Images Plus

News, Reuters

Bank of Canada holds rates, says economy is resilient

By David Ljunggren, Promit Mukherjee, Reuters December 10, 2025

The Bank of Canada held its key policy rate steady at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday as widely expected, and Governor Tiff Macklem said the economy was proving resilient overall to the effect of U.S. trade measures.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Arctic highs, Pacific lows, and a short milder break

By Daniel Bezte December 10, 2025

Alberta can expect a few days of unsettled conditions with widespread cloud cover and scattered flurries. For the weekend, Alberta should see cold temperatures before milder conditions return early next week. Manitoba and Saskatchewan can expect frigid temperatures towards the weekend before a brief milder period early next week.

A review and potential reset of the Canadian Cattle Association were the focus of a two-day meeting of provincial beef association representatives. Photo: File

Livestock, News

Canadian cattle groups look to renew national organization

By Diana Martin December 9, 2025

Canadian Cattle Association review and potential reset were the focus of a two-day meeting of nine provincial beef associations.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Hog futures sink, cattle mixed

By Geralyn Wichers December 9, 2025

Chicago hog futures fell on Tuesday while cattle futures ended the day mixed. Most-active February live cattle contracts closed at 226.950 cents a pound, up 0.275 cents. April live cattle settled up 0.200 cents at 226.900 cents per pound. Most-traded January feeder cattle futures settled down 0.150 cents at 335.500 cents per pound. March contracts […] Read more

Daily Network News

CBOT Weekly: USDA predicts declines in planting intentions

Protein Industries Canada funds Saskatchewan pulse ingredient project

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