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Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil down, TSX rises

By GFM Network News 5 days ago

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar uncovered some upside on Thursday as tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump continued to rattle markets. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3683, compared to US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.04 of a point at 97.60. Benchmark crude oil […] Read more

Growers should flax interest amid canola turmoil

Canola, Cereals, Crops, Hay, Lentils, Markets, Pasture, Pulses, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Growing conditions vary across province

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm 5 days ago

Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions.

Futures

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Modest gains for canola

A positive swing higher in U.S. markets

By GFM Network News 5 days ago

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed higher on Thursday, riding support from other vegetable oils. Along with increases in European rapeseed, the Chicago soy complex turned around to finish on the upswing. However, Malaysian palm oil was still to the downside. Declines in crude oil put a […] Read more

Corn bids and offers have lately been far apart, with bids generally a dollar or more below the C$12 per bushel Ontario farmers would like to see. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Barley, Corn, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices in a slow decline

Seasonal weakness, rains pressure barley

By Adam Peleshaty 5 days ago

Seasonal weakness and recent rains across the Prairies pressured feed grain prices according to a Moose Jaw-based trader.

Futures

ICE Canola Midday: Tacking on small increases

Part of positioning ahead of Friday's USDA report

By GFM Network News 5 days ago

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were higher late Wednesday morning in an attempt to stabilize after a series of sharp losses. “Canola is staging a bit of a rally,” an analyst said, noting the markets were positioning ahead of tomorrow’s supply and demand report from the United […] Read more

Animal health worker Eduardo Lugo treats the wounds of a cow as Chihuahua ranchers intensify surveillance for the screwworm after the U.S. suspended cattle imports following the detection of the parasite in southern Mexico, at the Chihuahua Regional Livestock Union, in Nuevo Palomas, Mexico May 16, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. again halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating screwworms

By Reuters, Tom Polansek 5 days ago

The flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm has advanced closer to the U.S. border with Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said, prompting Washington to block imports of Mexican cattle just days after it allowed them to resume at a port of entry in Arizona.

Futures

ICE canola correcting higher in early trade

By GFM Network News 5 days ago

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were stronger Thursday morning, finding some support after hitting one-month lows the previous session. Dryness concerns in parts of Western Canada and tight old crop supplies contributed to the gains. Chicago soyoil was holding near unchanged in early activity, providing little direction. European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Trump threatens Brazil with sharp surcharge

Claims Bolsonaro victim of witch hunt

By GFM Network News 5 days ago

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States President Donald Trump targeted Brazil in his latest round of tariff threats. On Wednesday, Trump warned Brazilian President Luiz da Silva that he would slap a 50 per […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Little change for loonie, crude oil slips

By GFM Network News 5 days ago

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Thursday as proposed tariff rates by United States President Donald Trump were top of mind in the market. The loonie was at US$0.7305 or US$1=C$1.3689 as of 8:24 a.m. CDT, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693. The United States Dollar Index […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle extend rally to new highs

By Reuters, Tom Polansek 6 days ago

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures extended gains to record highs on Wednesday while live cattle futures set a contract high before pulling back.

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil down, TSX rises

Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Modest gains for canola

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices in a slow decline

ICE Canola Midday: Tacking on small increases

U.S. again halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating screwworms

ICE canola correcting higher in early trade

Global Markets: Trump threatens Brazil with sharp surcharge

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Little change for loonie, crude oil slips

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle extend rally to new highs

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