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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end week higher on tight supply

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters February 6, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – CME live and feeder cattle futures finished higher on Friday, on the back of a tight cattle supply and the continued closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. CME April live cattle LCJ26 finished 51.65 cents to end at 237.25 cents per pound, while March feeder cattle FCH26 finished 3.35 […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian financial close: C$ firm Friday

By GFM Network News February 6, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer relative to its United States counterpart to end the week, as traders reacted to the latest employment data. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7327 or US$1=C$1.3648, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676. Canada’s economy lost 24,800 jobs in January, but fewer people were […] Read more

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, soybeans up

By GFM Network News February 6, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia -– Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were down on Friday, despite earlier gains, after the release of a new report from Statistics Canada. Canadian canola stocks totaled 15.62 million tonnes as of Dec. 31, 2025, compared to 13.23 million one year ago and the five-year average of 12.61 million. An […] Read more

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Pea, lentil outlooks have some positive signals – Penner

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 6, 2026

As pulse growers consider what to plant this spring, Chuck Penner of Leftfield Commodities Research said there is some optimism in the Canadian pulse market. Penner gave a presentation at the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers meeting in Swift Current on Feb. 4.

Markets, News

Large Prairie crops lead to increased December stocks

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 6, 2026

Bumper crops in Western Canada led to larger stocks of wheat, canola, barley and oats in the country as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to the latest stocks of principal field crops data from Statistics Canada, released Feb. 6.

Markets, Reuters

Export flurry boosts EU barley market to ease grain glut

By Gus Trompiz, Michael Hogan, Reuters February 6, 2026

European Union barley exports could reach a 10-year high this season as brisk feed demand overseas and reduced competition from the Black Sea region help the EU to shift a large harvest.

Futures

ICE Midday: Canola holds steady to higher after StatCan release

By GFM Network News February 6, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange remained steady to higher following the release of Statistics Canada’s grain stocks report. Canola stocks as of Dec. 31, 2025 totaled 15.62 million tonnes, compared to 13.23 million one year earlier and the five-year average of 12.61 million. An analyst said he expects canola’s rally to […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News February 6, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Friday morning, as markets watched for any developments from talks between the United States and Iran. At 9:11 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7332 or US$1=C$1.3639 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676. Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent in […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Canada’s unemployment rate, jobs down

By GFM Network News February 6, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada’s unemployment rate ticked down 0.3 of a point at 6.5 per cent, the lowest since September 2024. Full-time employment increased slightly by 0.3 per cent, but part-time employment dipped […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola nudges up

By GFM Network News February 6, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly higher on Friday morning due to mixed support from comparable oils. Support came from upticks in the Chicago soy complex, but Malaysian palm oil was lower and MATIF rapeseed was mixed. Crude oil stepped back, putting pressure on the vegetable oils. […] Read more

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Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end week higher on tight supply

Canadian financial close: C$ firm Friday

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, soybeans up

Pea, lentil outlooks have some positive signals – Penner

Large Prairie crops lead to increased December stocks

Export flurry boosts EU barley market to ease grain glut

ICE Midday: Canola holds steady to higher after StatCan release

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Global Markets: Canada’s unemployment rate, jobs down

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola nudges up

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