Ontario’s farmers have been selling corn, soybeans and wheat into recent rallies prompted by war in the Middle East.
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Ontario farmers to plant more corn in 2026
Farmers have been selling into the recent rally prompted by the war in Iran
Feed Grain Weekly: Demand rises despite war uncertainty
Demand is ongoing and prices are slowly rising for feed grains despite the war in Iran, said Brandon Motz, owner and manager of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.
Oil prices pull Ontario crop markets higher
Corn acres expected to increase in Ontario this year, Statistics Canada says
Corn acres expected to increase in Ontario this year, Statistics Canada says, as oil prices pull crop markets higher, analyst Jerry Klassen writes.
Chicago cattle futures surge as corn falls, Colorado packer strikes
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Feeder cattle futures surge on lower corn prices and expected tight supplies in USDA's Cattle on Feed report as JBS workers strike in Colorado.
Low Ontario on-farm stocks could shape spring and summer markets
Lower overall production of some crops in Ontario in 2025 means there’s little room for weather issues in 2026
Low Ontario on-farm stocks could shape spring and summer markets as lower overall production of some crops in 2025 leaves little room for weather issues in 2026, Jerry Klassen writes.
CBOT Weekly: Middle East conflict continues to rattle markets
The conflict in the Middle East is raising crop prices and plenty of price instability in the markets.
CBOT Weekly: Choppy futures looking for direction
Choppy futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were looking for direction during the week ended Feb. 18, 2026.
As U.S. agriculture flails, farmers see big corn acres as best bet to break even
U.S. farmers are expected to only cut back slightly on corn acres as it nears break-even prices and seems less politically risky than soybeans.
CBOT Weekly: Prices to continue higher
A severe winter storm in the United States and a weakened greenback helped raise prices on the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Jan. 28, 2026.
CBOT Weekly: Expect sideways trading for now
Look for trading of soybeans, corn and wheat at the Chicago Board of Trade remain sideways for the balance of January, perhaps longer, said Ryan Ettner, broker with Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill.