Insights and Stories on AAFC

Jul. 23, 2024 at 11:45 am CDT

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) made a handful of changes to its July balance sheet released on July 22, compared to the month before.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jul. 10, 2024 at 3:29 pm CDT

The Canadian oilseed began to pull back on July 8 as it became caught up in a selloff in the global oilseed market. The November contract finished at C$658.20 per tonne on July 5, gaining more than C$31 on the week. However, by the close on July 10, that contract dropped to C$617.90.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jul. 9, 2024 at 2:36 pm CDT

Above-normal precipitation and cooler temperatures helped drought conditions improve across most of the Canadian Prairies in June, according to the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing conditions as of June 30.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 21, 2024 at 9:34 am CDT

Canadian wheat exports in both the current crop year and the upcoming 2024/25 marketing year will likely end up above earlier expectations, according to updated supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), released June 20, that left the balance sheet for canola relatively unchanged. 

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 17, 2024 at 4:21 pm CDT

Proposed amendments to Canada’s pest control product regulations (PCPR) will provide greater transparency while enhancing environmental protection, according to an announcement from Health Canada on June 17.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin