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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil, gold higher

By GFM Network News October 8, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar moved slightly upwards on Wednesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7175 or US$1=C$1.3937 as of 8:33 a.m. CDT, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.7168 or US$1=C$1.3951. The United States Dollar Index continued to strengthen, rising 0.27 of a point at 98.85. The index hasn’t reached 99 points […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Canadian cattle herd moves into expansion phase

The Markets: Heifer retention has started and is expected to grow into 2026

By Jerry Klassen October 8, 2025

Beef heifer retention has started in Canada, according to Statistics Canada, and is expected to grow into 2026.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain on higher beef values, tight supplies

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 7, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures climbed for a third straight session on Tuesday, propelled by rising beef prices and strong gains in the feeder cattle market, analysts said. Feeder cattle futures reached their highest point in six weeks on tight supplies of animals and an ongoing ban on Mexican imports […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady, gold surpasses US$4,000

By GFM Network News October 7, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar did not move very much on Tuesday. The loonie closed at US$0.7168 or US$1=C$1.3951, compared to US$0.7166 or US$1=C$1.3955 on Monday. Earlier today, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and United States President Donald Trump met for trade discussions in the White House. The United States Dollar Index […] Read more

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans tick up as market weighs crops, U.S.-China ties

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 7, 2025

U.S. soybean futures firmed on Tuesday on technical and seasonal buying after two sessions of losses, as traders monitored U.S. harvesting, Brazilian planting progress and updates on trade negotiations with China and a U.S. farmer bailout package.

The 2021 growing season could see an increase in organic peas, flax, and oats (seen here). Photo: Greg Berg

Markets, Oats

‘Nothing bullish’ for sliding oats market

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 7, 2025

Oats futures at the Chicago Board of Trade have trended steadily lower for the past three months, with cash bids in Western Canada seeing a similar trend.

Futures

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: More gains for canola

By GFM Network News October 7, 2025

U.S. soybeans rise, as corn, wheat decline By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed higher for a second consecutive session on Tuesday. Support came from an upswing in the Chicago soy complex, especially with soyoil climbing two-thirds of a cent per pound. An analyst said increases in canola need […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Highs in place for the feeder market

By Jerry Klassen October 7, 2025

For the week ending October 4, Western Canadian grass yearling markets traded steady to $5-$8/cwt lower on average compared to seven days earlier. Backgrounded yearlings were down $5-$12/cwt. Calf markets were down $5 to $10/cwt from a week earlier. There was an influx of calves over the past week which resulted in the softer tone […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canola Midday: Needing to stay above C$600/tonne

By GFM Network News October 7, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange swung higher late Tuesday morning, benefiting from gains in the Chicago soy complex, MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil. However, small declines in crude oil applied some pressure on the vegetable oils. An analyst said the November contract needed to remain […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Carney, Trump meet today

By GFM Network News October 7, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday at the White House. The Prime Minister’s Office said the meeting will be an opportunity to […] Read more

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil, gold higher

Canadian cattle herd moves into expansion phase

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain on higher beef values, tight supplies

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady, gold surpasses US$4,000

U.S. grains: Soybeans tick up as market weighs crops, U.S.-China ties

‘Nothing bullish’ for sliding oats market

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: More gains for canola

Klassen: Highs in place for the feeder market

ICE Canola Midday: Needing to stay above C$600/tonne

Global Markets: Carney, Trump meet today

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