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Grain Farmers of Ontario Chair Jeff Harrison

Tariffs and trade top industry challenges at Grain Farmers of Ontario annual meeting

Economic challenges arising from geo-political tensions top discussion at the event, held in conjunction with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025

By Sarah McGoldrick 2 days ago

Ontario grain farmers continue to face financial risks due to high input costs and low commodity prices, Grain Farmers of Ontario Chair Jeff Harrison said at the organization’s annual meeting at the Craigowan Golf Club north of Woodstock Sept. 9.

Markets

Soybean markets eyes trade talks between China and United States

As the largest importer, China sets the pricing structure for the soybean market

By Jerry Klassen 3 days ago

If the U.S. does not make a trade deal with China over the next month, the soybean export projection will be taken down and the ending stocks will swell.

Markets

CBOT Weekly: Pressure on grain, oilseed prices

Multiple factors dragging down futures

By Adam Peleshaty September 3, 2025

Harvest, crop quality and crop quantity and a lack of demand affected grain and oilseed prices on the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Sept. 3, 2025.

USDA’s spring and winter wheat ratings exceed expectations

Crops, Markets

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat higher, U.S. futures down

Rains delay Prairie wheat harvest

By Adam Peleshaty August 22, 2025

Western Canadian wheat prices were mostly weaker as rains in the Prairies delayed harvesting operations during the week ended Aug. 21, 2025.

The Chicago Board of Trade Building. Photo: Kevinstack22/iStock/Getty Images

Crops, Markets

CBOT Weekly: Trade focuses on crop tour

High corn, soybean yields pressure prices

By Adam Peleshaty August 20, 2025

The trade is focusing on results from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, which will make its way through seven states looking at corn and soybean fields from Aug. 18 to 21, 2025.

Markets

Prairie Wheat Weekly Spring wheat prices decline

Durum prices stay put

By Adam Peleshaty August 15, 2025

Western Canadian spring wheat prices were mostly lower, while those for durum were relatively steady during the week ended Aug. 14, 2025.

Alpine's corn plot at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.

Crops

Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and management

Several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

By John Greig August 12, 2025

Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

corn, Markets, soybeans

CBOT Weekly: More pressure on grain prices

U.S. grain, soybean prices to go lower: analyst

By Adam Peleshaty August 6, 2025

Corn, soybean and wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade continue to drop and one Chicago-based analyst says they are going to be even lower.

Organic fraud cases south of the border have buoyed Ontario’s corn market. Photo: File

Crops, Markets

CBOT Weekly: Projections, tensions pressure prices

Grain prices approaching seasonal lows

By Adam Peleshaty July 30, 2025

Projections of high yields and ongoing political tensions pressured grain prices on the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended July 30, 2025.

Markets, News

USDA attaché sees Canadian wheat production holding firm

Drought, trade issues to watch

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 28, 2025

All wheat production in Canada is to remain relatively steady in 2025/26 said the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Ottawa. In the report released on July 28, they forecast 35.15 million tonnes compared to 34.96 million in 2024/25.

Tag Archives winter wheat

Tariffs and trade top industry challenges at Grain Farmers of Ontario annual meeting

Soybean markets eyes trade talks between China and United States

CBOT Weekly: Pressure on grain, oilseed prices

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat higher, U.S. futures down

CBOT Weekly: Trade focuses on crop tour

Prairie Wheat Weekly Spring wheat prices decline

Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and management

CBOT Weekly: More pressure on grain prices

CBOT Weekly: Projections, tensions pressure prices

USDA attaché sees Canadian wheat production holding firm

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