News

• Despite input costs and a declining price this week, pulse markets still look hopeful
• Oilseeds prices are dropping in response to crude oil declines

Livestock & Feed Trends

• Fed cattle prices are pulling feeder prices upwards
• Hog markets are pressured by global oversupply (particularly in China), pushing prices down
• Many feed grains are experiencing mixed market movement in response to a variety of geopolitical uncertainty

• Global food security and trade opportunities are expected to worsen with Middle Eastern conflict escalation
• Canada-China Agri-Food Update 2026 is scheduled for this week. It will outline market access, traceability, financing, and overall supply chain expectations for trade

🌍 Trade & Diplomacy

• Canada preventatively blocks meat and dairy exports from Greece due to confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease

• Honeybees in Southern California are showing varroa mite resistance, which could influence bee breeding strategies in Canada
• Environment and Climate Change Canada will begin implementing AI into its climate prediction systems. Doing so could aid in seeding, spraying, and harvest planning

• Aquaculture advocates are pushing for the sector to be formally classified as agriculture, improving the perceived importance of the sector and influencing how aquaculture is funded and regulated