Insights and Stories on Statistics Canada

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

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

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

Mar. 11, 2024 at 2:03 pm CDT

Canadian farmers intend to seed less canola in 2024 compared to the previous year, while overall wheat area should hold relatively steady, according to the latest Statistics Canada survey results released March 11.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 23, 2024 at 1:45 pm CST

On January 1, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on farms, down 2.1 per cent from a year prior, StatCan said in livestock estimates released today. It's the smallest cattle herd since January 1, 1989. 

By Geralyn Wichers