Insights and Stories on Statistics Canada

Canadian farmers plant more canola, less wheat than early intentions

Jun. 27, 2024 at 10:51 am CDT

Canadian farmers planted more canola and less wheat than originally intended, according to updated acreage estimates from Statistics Canada, released June 27.

Oilseed crush, grain deliveries see mixed yearly changes

Jun. 26, 2024 at 2:31 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Farm equity, asset values up in 2023: StatCan

Jun. 20, 2024 at 2:11 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Realized Canadian farm income up, net income down in 2023

May. 29, 2024 at 4:14 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Most Canadian grain stocks tighter than a year ago

May. 7, 2024 at 11:24 am CDT

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Pulse Weekly: Indian demand lifting Canada’s export program

Apr. 9, 2024 at 6:28 pm CDT

Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk said the country’s pulse export program remains in great shape amidst mixed news for the industry.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Pulse Weekly: Chickpea prices drop, acres likely to increase

Mar. 26, 2024 at 2:26 pm CDT

Recent price declines for Western Canadian chickpeas do not seem to be deterring growers from seeding the crop this spring.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Seasonal trends underpinning feed grains for now

Mar. 21, 2024 at 1:29 pm CDT

Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to find some support as the calendar turns to spring, with seasonal road restrictions lending some nearby support to prices.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Tightening canola ending stocks for 2024/25: AAFC

Mar. 20, 2024 at 1:46 pm CDT

Canadian canola ending stocks will likely be tighter by the close of the upcoming 2024/25 marketing year, while the wheat carryout should rise, according to updated supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), released March 19.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feed barley sees nearby strength heading into spring

Mar. 14, 2024 at 2:34 pm CDT

Seasonal trends and rising corn prices have underpinned the feed grain market in Western Canada over the past few weeks, although ample supplies will likely limit the upside going forward.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin