While our blogs are not AI-generated, we thought it could be fun to use AI to search and update us on a few topics. Below are the most recent AI-generated results.
Microsoft CoPilot (2025). Accessed 2026-09-23.
Wheat and barley bids are mixed this week
Canola prices dropped very slightly
Pulse prices, despite a bullish outlook and lentil stability, have dropped this week
Livestock & Feed Trends
Cattle prices this week are mixed but softening overall (depending on feeder class)
Lean hogs are trending up modestly
China renews its interest in Canadian peas, which could support pea prices going forward
The US announced this week the desire to substitute Canadian potash imports with those from Belarus; buyers are expected to continue purchasing from Canada
Proposed tightening of maximum residue limits in the EU could limit Canada's export opportunities
An analysis from Protein Industries Canada suggests domestic under-processing of grain
Policy discussions are highlighting the commercialization gap in the industry's ability to scale helpful farm innovations
Productivity Mega Deduction: the federal government proposed a new way to immediately deduct capital, rather than them depreciating over time
Government is renewing looks to export infrastructure improvements, like ports, rail, and grain movement capacity
Agricultural media questions the decision to reduce agricultural spending following fall budget announcements