The Western Producer

U.S. grains: Corn and wheat futures firm on brisk exports, softer dollar

U.S. corn and wheat futures firmed on Thursday, supported by brisk export sales and a softer dollar, which tends to make U.S.
The Western Producer

Burdensome supply weighs on canaryseed prices

There will be enough canaryseed left over at the end of 2025-26 to supply markets in 2026-27 without even planting another ...
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Russia has surplus of peas after failing to boost exports to China, analysts say

After China allowed imports of Russian peas in 2022, many farmers had switched to peas from other crops, including wheat, ...
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Marit back at Saskatchewan Agriculture

David Marit is back in the agriculture portfolio after Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe shufflesd his cabinet Dec. 11, 2025.
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Malt barley crop called exceptional

Canadian farmers produced an “outstanding” crop of malting barley this year, according to the Canadian Grain Commission.
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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie climbs, crude oil reverses

The Canadian dollar ended Thursday with its highest close since Sept. 17.     The loonie jumped to US$0.7260 or US$1=C$1.3774, compared to US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 on Wednesday and the U.S. Dollar ...