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Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News June 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was firmer Wednesday morning, with gains in crude oil supportive for the energy-linked currency. At 8:40 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7316 or US$1=C$1.3669 which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684. The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by 6.6 per […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola trying to stay positive

Oilseed stepping away from larger gains

By GFM Network News June 11, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were clinging on to small gains on Wednesday morning, fading from larger increases after Chicago soybeans and soyoil started the day on the downside. Losses in European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil added more pressure on to canola. Gains in crude oil […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat futures sag on crop rating boost; corn, soybeans firm

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters June 10, 2025

Chicago wheat futures fell to their lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday as improving U.S. crop condition ratings and seasonal pressure overshadowed early harvest delays and drought in Russia, traders said.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeders rise; live cattle, lean hogs mixed

By Geralyn Wichers June 10, 2025

Chicago feeder cattle futures continue to push upward on Tuesday while live cattle and lean hogs ended mixed.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: C$ unchanged Tuesday

By GFM Network News June 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — Canadian dollar was held steady near eight-month highs relative to its United States counterpart on Tuesday, lacking any clear direction. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684, which was unchanged with Monday’s close. There were no significant Canadian economic releases, with U.S. inflation data due out on Wednesday. Talks between China […] Read more

Most organic crops rose in price compared to December, but only some of them saw their premiums go up. Photo: Thinkstock

Crops, Markets

Flax retaining May gains

StatCan projects smallest planted area in 76 years

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 10, 2025

Flax prices continue to ride the upswing the oilseed experienced in May, said Scott Shiels, grain procurement manager for Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, wheat drops again

By GFM Network News June 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – ICE canola futures slipped on Tuesday in choppy trading, with the new crop contracts taking slightly bigger losses. While Chicago soyoil was up, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were down. Crude oil declined after making gains earlier in the day due to what one analyst said was optimism from trade […] Read more

Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in April

China the largest destination despite tariffs

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 10, 2025

Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle markets lifts feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen June 10, 2025

For the week ending June 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $15/cwt higher in some cases. Larger packages of quality replacements over 900 pounds were up $10-$15/cwt from prices seven days earlier.

Futures

ICE Midday: Canola advancing on crude, soyoil

By GFM Network News June 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market was in positive territory on Tuesday, gaining support from crude oil and Chicago soyoil. An analyst said new sanctions of Russia’s oil fleet are raising the price of crude, while Chicago soyoil was moving up. However, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were lower. The […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment

Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola trying to stay positive

U.S. grains: Wheat futures sag on crop rating boost; corn, soybeans firm

U.S. livestock: Feeders rise; live cattle, lean hogs mixed

Canadian Financial Close: C$ unchanged Tuesday

Flax retaining May gains

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, wheat drops again

Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in April

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle markets lifts feeder complex

ICE Midday: Canola advancing on crude, soyoil

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