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Agriculture Canada expects farmers to plant more canola, less pulses in 2026/27

Canadian farmers will plant more canola in 2026/27, while lowering their pulse and special crop area, according to the first ...
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U.S. grains: Soybeans regain ground on slowed South American harvest

Reuters - Chicago soybean futures bounced on Wednesday on a slow start to the South American harvest. Meanwhile, talks ...
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U.S. production report dashes hopes for major grain rally

When everyone is on the same side of the boat, it's easy for it to capsize. That would have been a good lesson for the corn ...
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CBOT weekly outlook: Large South American crops looming

Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved off nearby lows during the week ended Jan. 21, as solid export sales and ...
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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up amidst positive markets

The Canadian dollar showed a small increase on Wednesday, following gains in crude oil.     The loonie settled at US$0.7239 or US$1=C$1.3814, compared to US$0.7231 or US$1=C$1.3829 on Tuesday. The U.S ...
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North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Big gains for canola

Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed stronger on Wednesday, riding the spillover from sharp increases in Chicago soybeans and soyoil. There was additional support from gains in MATIF ...