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- Research uncovers sulfate-liver copper linkby Melissa Jeffers-Bezan on January 22, 2026 at 2:59 pm
Research suggests high sulfate water may not reduce cattle feed or water intake as previously thought, but is consistently linked to reduced liver copper levels that can affect immunity and performance.
- AM Market Report – January 22, 2025by Mike Jubinville on January 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE ICE canola futures are starting $2/tonne weaker this morning…giving back a portion of yesterday s strong advances…but still trending generally higher in January so far. Chicago soybean futures are trending 3 to 5 cents/bu higher this morning. The soybean market posted strong gains yesterday, driven Read more
- Prairie Weatherby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on January 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Radar is clear across Western Canada with the exception of the Peace River region which is reporting light snowfall. The high pressure ridge over the Prairies will keep the region mostly dry over the next week. The system in the Peace will quickly move southward today into southern Alberta. There will be a band of light Read more
- Hemp industry sees stable demand but little room to grow under contract-driven modelby Don Norman on January 21, 2026 at 10:26 pm
Canada’s hemp industry hopes hybrid yields, clearer regulations and new markets can help the crop break past its current ceiling and get farmers growing more of it on more acres.
- U.S. production report dashes hopes for major grain rallyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on January 21, 2026 at 9:07 pm
When everyone is on the same side of the boat, then it is very easy for it to capsize. That would have been an important lesson for the corn market this week.