CNS Canada — The Canadian dollar slipped after Britain voted Thursday to leave the European Union, a trend which one financial analyst expects to continue in an otherwise uncertain environment. […] Read more

Loonie tanks post-Brexit, but benefits minimal for farmers

ICE weekly outlook: Room for additional downside in canola
CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved lower on the week, and the market’s declines are likely not finished yet, one analyst says. Canola lost $42.90 in the […] Read more

Canadian maltsters’ barley needs covered for now
CNS Canada — Consistent demand from the craft brewing industry means solid malt barley contract prices for Canadian farmers, which in turn has driven up acres on the year. Maltster […] Read more

MP calls for mandatory GMO labels, echoes Vermont regulations
CNS Canada — A Quebec MP has tabled a new bill calling for mandatory labelling of genetically modified (GM) foods, following steps taken by lawmakers south of the border. Pierre-Luc […] Read more

More pulse acres expected to affect handling dynamics
CNS Canada –– Canadian grain handlers are curious how dynamics and timing in the rail freight sector will be managed in the upcoming season, given an expected boost in pulse crop production . For the […] Read more

Lentils move lower as production anticipation grows
CNS Canada — As negative features continue to mount in Canada’s lentil market, prices are following the tried-and true phrase, ‘What goes up must come down.’ Lentil prices skyrocketed ahead […] Read more

Durum strays from typical patterns ahead of new crop
CNS Canada — The durum market has moved off from its normal patterns heading into summer, one market analyst says, while exports are trending lower on the year. “It’s a […] Read more

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy likely to decline in wake of USDA reports
CNS Canada — Corn and soybean markets at the Chicago Board of Trade moved to fresh highs on the week, gaining alongside mounting weather concerns, but one U.S. analyst says […] Read more

Thunder Bay expects more activity beyond sluggish start
CNS Canada — Since the Port of Thunder Bay’s season opening, its grain handle has been slower compared with previous years, but the port’s CEO says this year is a […] Read more

Favourable conditions boost Manitoba winter cereals
CNS Canada –– Favourable weather throughout spring and winter has allowed Manitoba’s winter cereals to flourish, according to the head of an industry group. “People are bragging about their fall […] Read more