Insights and Stories on Crops

Aug. 13, 2025 at 2:26 pm CDT

Expectations for a record large corn harvest in the United States this year are overhanging the futures market, which should keep values under pressure through the harvest season.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Aug. 13, 2025 at 2:09 pm CDT

Dry edible bean production in the United States is forecast to be down in 2025 despite improved yields due to a reduction in harvested area, according to updated estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Aug. 13, 2025 at 9:22 am CDT

Canadian farmers are reeling from China's decision to impose hefty duties on their canola seed, after the surprise move spooked grain buyers into halting purchases and stoked worries there will be little demand for crop deliveries this autumn.

By Ed White, Reuters

Aug. 12, 2025 at 2:56 pm CDT

China has effectively shut the door on purchases of Canadian canola by announcing a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 75.8 per cent on imports of the oilseed to start on Thursday, Aug. 14.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Aug. 12, 2025 at 1:38 pm CDT

Record large corn and soybean yields are expected in the United States this year, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Aug. 12.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin