Markets & Production Tips

Canadian Financial Close: More losses for loonie

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar fell nearly two-tenths of a cent on Wednesday, with pressure coming from an increase in the United States dollar and declines in crude oil. The loonie closed at US$0.7234 or US$1=C$1.3823 compared to Tuesday’s finish of US$0.7252 or US$1=C$1.3789. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback […] Read more

Canola, Markets, News

Modest increase for Malaysian palm oil says USDA attaché

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 7, 2026

Stronger than expected yields in the early going saw Malaysia’s 2025/26 palm oil production get a good start, said the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Kuala Lumpur.

Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: USDA reports could support prices

By Adam Peleshaty January 7, 2026

Tom Lilja, an analyst from Progressive Ag in Fargo, N.D., expects corn and soybeans yields to be trimmed ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly supply/demand estimates release on Jan. 12, 2026.

Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Futures trending higher to start year

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 7, 2026

Canola futures were trending higher to start the New Year, with the nearby technical signals showing more room to the upside. However, continued strength will require additional outside support.

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola at three-week highs

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market settled at its highest levels in three weeks on Wednesday. Trade is expected to be a major topic when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits China next week, Jan. 13-17. Chinese tariffs have limited Canadian canola exports during the current marketing year, and optimism over possible […] Read more

Cereals, Markets, News, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: CWRS slips, as CPSR, durum rise

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 7, 2026

Spring wheat cash prices were mixed while those for durum were a little higher across the Canadian Prairies for the two-week period ended Jan. 6.

Futures

ICE canola rising at midday Wednesday

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE Futures canola contracts were higher at midday Wednesday, continuing the uptrend of the past week. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China Jan. 13-17, his office said Wednesday. Trade is expected to be a major topic of discussion. Stiff Chinese tariffs have limited Canadian canola exports during the current marketing […] Read more

A drone image shows cattle entering a feedlot at CMA Farm in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, December 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Joel Silva

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Brazil surpassing U.S. as top beef producer, easing global supply squeeze

By Ana Mano, Peter Hobson, Reuters January 7, 2026

Brazil surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top beef producer last year, according to market estimates, after the South American country beat output forecasts by hundreds of thousands of tons, easing a global supply squeeze and helping limit a surge in meat prices.

Global markets

Global Markets: U.S. forces board Venezuela-linked oil vessel

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks, reported the Associated Press on Wednesday. A U.S. military official said the vessel was pursued after it tried to […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola maintains positive momentum

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange extended their respective rallies on Wednesday morning, with the March and May contracts exceeding their 20-day averages. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China next week where agriculture will be one of the topics discussed. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were higher. […] Read more

Daily Network News

Pulse Weekly: War, weather affecting Manitoba pulse prospects

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Brazil soybean planting outlook hinges on Middle East war, says Agroconsult

Markets

Canadian Financial Close: More losses for loonie

Modest increase for Malaysian palm oil says USDA attaché

CBOT Weekly: USDA reports could support prices

ICE canola weekly outlook: Futures trending higher to start year

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola at three-week highs

Prairie Wheat Weekly: CWRS slips, as CPSR, durum rise

ICE canola rising at midday Wednesday

Brazil surpassing U.S. as top beef producer, easing global supply squeeze

Global Markets: U.S. forces board Venezuela-linked oil vessel

ICE canola maintains positive momentum

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