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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally, hogs rise

By Geralyn Wichers September 15, 2025

Chicago cattle futures rallied on Monday following losses in the previous trading session. Hogs also rose. Most-active December live cattle contracts closed at 236.275 cents a pound, up 4.350 cents. October live cattle settled at 234.600 cents a pound, up 4.625 cents. Most-traded October feeder cattle futures settled at 354.500 cents a pound, up 8.700 […] Read more

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Canola, Markets

Fund traders flip to net short in canola futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 15, 2025

Speculative fund traders have moved to a net short position in canola futures for the first time in five months, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Scott Moe shared insights from his trip to China at Saskatoon International Airport ahead of trip to Ottawa. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

News

Moe says China trip laid ground work

By Janelle Rudolph September 15, 2025

Saskatchewan premier says signals of moving forward on canola tariffs can be seen in moves from Chinese and Canadian governments

News, Reuters

USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary

By Leah Douglas, Reuters September 15, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid might be needed for the nation’s farmers this fall amid trade disputes and record-high yields, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday.

Wheat varieties on display at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research plots outside Brandon on Aug. 7, 2025. Photo: Miranda Leybourne

Crops, News

Review coming for Canadian wheat breeding

By Jeff Melchior September 15, 2025

Canadian Wheat Research Coalition says review of the wheat breeding innovation system will make sure research meets farmer needs.

Donald Martel in 2018. Photo: Coalitionavenirquebec.org

News

New Quebec ag minister named in shuffle

By Dave Bedard September 12, 2025

Farmers in Quebec get a new representative at the provincial cabinet table as Premier Francois Legault names Donald Martel the new minister of agriculture, replacing Andre Lamontagne.

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on expectations of US agriculture secretary announcement

By Renee Hickman, Reuters September 12, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on investor expectations that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins might announce a re-opening of the border with Mexico for cattle imports in a speech in Oklahoma on Friday. The U.S. is currently closed to cattle imports from Mexico because of an infestation south of the […] Read more

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News, Reuters

Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports

By Reuters September 12, 2025

U.S. agrichemicals company Corteva is exploring a breakup that would separate its seed and pesticide businesses into two separate companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Separating its crop-seed unit from its pesticide business could help shield its seeds from any potential future liabilities associated with its pest […] Read more

Livestock, News

Quebec pork company calls for transparency around gene-edited pigs

By Geralyn Wichers September 12, 2025

Quebec-based pork company duBreton is calling for transparency around meats from gene-edited pigs on concerns that a lack of mandatory labelling will confuse consumers, and dilute certification claims. The organic sector is also calling for labelling rules.

Canola, Cereals, Markets, Pulses

Alberta harvest just ahead of average pace

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 12, 2025

The harvesting of all crops in Alberta reached 42 per cent complete as of Sept. 9, compared to the five-year average of 40 per cent. The provincial agriculture department noted combing was highlighted by little or no rain.

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

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