While fertilizer markets fluctuate regularly, it’s not every week that the word “tariff” sends tremors through the potash trade. But that’s what happened this week, as threats of U.S. tariffs on Canadian potash raised eyebrows and heart rates across much of the U.S. agriculture industry. Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX, says that,... Read More
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The beef market is showing strong signs of recovery this week, with futures rebounding sharply and cash prices making up ground lost in November. After a volatile stretch, improved clarity around feeder cattle imports and holiday supply dynamics are helping reset expectations for year-end. In this week’s Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway... Read More
In an era of relentless market volatility and policy ambiguity, many farm businesses are searching for certainty, but that may be the wrong goal altogether. Instead, the best way forward might be embracing uncertainty itself, says Dr. Trey Malone, agricultural economist at Purdue University. In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Malone... Read More
The organization representing Canada's pulse crop sector is welcoming the launch of negotiations on a trade deal with India. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with India's Narendra Modi at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, earlier this week. The two leaders agreed to formally launch talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that... Read More
The canola market is dealing with a wide range of trade and political uncertainties this season, as growers navigate large supplies in Western Canada and slower movement into export and crush channels. Tariffs on seed, oil, and meal going into China, along with unclear U.S. biofuel policies, are creating added volatility at a time when... Read More
While canola often dominates headlines, Canadian pulse growers are also weathering a challenging stretch of market headwinds. Between tariffs, shifting global demand, and large domestic supplies, questions are mounting about how many acres of peas and lentils will be seeded in 2026. Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research outlines how both India and China have... Read More
North American cattle markets have entered a new phase of uncertainty, with prices falling on both sides of the border and growing concerns over demand and trade disruptions compounding the pressure. “This week was a tough one,” said Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, in this Beef Market Update. “The market certainly has had... Read More
Canadian canola’s export outlook remains clouded by uncertainty, with China’s role in the 2025/26 marketing year shaping up as the key variable. While recent signals from China suggest renewed diplomatic interest, the volume question remains: how many million tonnes will they actually import—and from whom? Neil Townsend, market analyst with GrainFox, says that “it’s a... Read More
The White House has announced a renewed focus on beef market conditions as consumer demand remains strong and prices stay elevated. While the Trump administration’s attention is reportedly aimed at packers in the beef industry, some analysts and industry voices say the move comes at a complicated time for the sector. According to Shaun Haney,... Read More
Cattle markets are unsettled this week as political talk and trade speculation weigh on sentiment. In this episode of Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to unpack the recent volatility and what it means for producers heading into winter. Wasko says the downturn began after mid-October highs when... Read More