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North American grain/oilseed review: Canola holds onto gains amid tariff uncertainty

By GFM Network News March 6, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market held onto small gains on Thursday but settled well off its session highs as markets reacted to shifting tariff news out of the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media that tariffs on Mexican imports would be delayed until […] Read more

Barley, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices feeling the tariff pressure

This is a bit of an overreaction says broker

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 6, 2025

Even before tariffs were imposed by United States President Donald Trump on March 4, the levies were having an impact on Western Canadian feed grain prices, said Jay Janzen of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.

Futures

ICE canola rising amid continued tariff uncertainty

By GFM Network News March 6, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia| MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts were stronger at midday Thursday, as talk of possible easing of United States tariffs circulated the markets. U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media that tariffs on Mexican imports that fall under the current Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) would be delayed until April 2, […] Read more

A farmer in China piles wheat. Photo: Reuters/File

Markets, News

China on track for another bumper wheat harvest, says COFCO International

By Ella Cao, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters March 6, 2025

China is expecting to produce another abundant wheat harvest this year due to favorable weather, a COFCO International executive said Thursday

Global markets

Global Markets: Canada in continued tariff talks with U.S.

By GFM Network News March 6, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canadian officials remain in discussions with the U.S. government to remove tariffs on Canadian imports as the trade war enters its third day. “Our goal is to get these tariffs — all tariffs — removed,” […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola in positive territory

By GFM Network News March 6, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market was on the rise Thursday morning despite mixed sentiment in comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil were higher while European rapeseed was down. Crude oil was steady after losing more than one U.S. cent per barrel on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar is up one-tenth […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie boosted by weaker U.S. dollar

Crude oil up modestly

By GFM Network News March 6, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was higher on Thursday morning as its United States counterpart continued to slide downward. As of 8:34 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.6969 or US$1=C$1.4347 compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.6959 or US$1=C$1.4370. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback gave up 0.282 of […] Read more

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

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy and wheat bounce as traders monitor tariff relief

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters March 5, 2025

U.S. corn, soybean and wheat futures closed higher on Wednesday, bouncing from multi-month lows set a day earlier as indications that U.S. tariffs against Canada and Mexico may be reduced helped ease market jitters over escalating trade tensions.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rebounds

Greenback tumbles further due to tariffs

By GFM Network News March 5, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar jumped more than a half cent on Wednesday, propelled by more weakness in its United States counterpart while gains were tempered by declines in crude oil. The loonie closed Wednesday at US$0.6959 or US$1=C$1.4370, compared to Tuesday’s finish of US$0.6902 or US$1=C$1.4489. On […] Read more

Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: Tariffs sow uncertainty in markets

U.S. levies create unpredictability in crop prices

By Adam Peleshaty March 5, 2025

Tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump have wreaked havoc on the Chicago Board of Trade according to Chicago-based agricultural strategist Terry Reilly.

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Markets

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola holds onto gains amid tariff uncertainty

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices feeling the tariff pressure

ICE canola rising amid continued tariff uncertainty

China on track for another bumper wheat harvest, says COFCO International

Global Markets: Canada in continued tariff talks with U.S.

ICE canola in positive territory

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie boosted by weaker U.S. dollar

U.S. grains: Corn, soy and wheat bounce as traders monitor tariff relief

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rebounds

CBOT Weekly: Tariffs sow uncertainty in markets

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