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- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on April 29, 2026 at 10:52 pm
The Good: Yesterday, I was disappointed in the canola market because it failed to follow the gains in the vegetable oil complex. Canola futures today doubled down by moving up by C$16 per tonne to settle at news contract highs of C$763.90 per tonne. The gains in canola, and the oilseed markets in general were boosted Read more
- What went wrong at Monette Farms?by Robert Arnason - Analysis on April 29, 2026 at 10:24 pm
WINNIPEG — Adverse weather in Saskatchewan and crop insurance policies in the province contributed to the demise of Monette Farms, says an affidavit signed by Darrel Monette, chief executive officer of the company. However, that same affivadavit says the farm was highly dependent on low interest rates and increasing land values to expand the business. Read more
- Fertilizer supply must be protected amidst trade concernsby WP editorial on April 29, 2026 at 9:56 pm
There are troubling signs ahead for the joint review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement that is set to begin July 1.
- Poor monsoon may boost Indian lentil importsby Sean Pratt on April 29, 2026 at 9:23 pm
India’s monsoon rains are expected to be below normal, which could hurt pigeon pea production and increase green lentil imports.
- Acreage owners take spray plane firm to courtby Robert Arnason on April 29, 2026 at 8:01 pm
The owners of an acreage, near Englefeld, Sask., are suing Sky Ag Services over herbicide damage to their garden and property