News

• Energy prices are forecasted to continue rising throughout 2026 as a result of geopolitical tensions
• Grains are very slightly weaker this week; this could start pulling Canadian contracts down, as well
• In a bit of consistent news, oilseeds are gaining momentum
• Pulses have been volatile, with performance largely dependent on crop type and contracts

Livestock & Feed Trends

• This week had feed pea prices jumping over 11.5% - a notable outlier in pulse performance
• Tight supply continues strengthening live and feeder cattle prices
• Of all livestock categories this week, hogs were the weakest, with flat pork cutout values and a decline in lean hog price

• Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) welcomes the Canadian Meat Council to their ranks. The purpose of CAFTA is to present a united Canadian agri-food strategy and negotiation power in the upcoming CUSMA review
• The EU removed its non-tariff barriers on flaxseed, improving Canada's reputation for export reliability

• Farinart (Quebec) announces a new line of 100% regeneratively-grown whole grain flours. The announcement advertises artisanal opportunities and the step made toward carbon-neutral baking
• FuelPositive Corporation is expanding its Green Ammonia fertilizer solution in response to the global fertilizer crisis
• Farmers are increasingly turning to "Authentic Farming" social media content and knowledge-sharing Facebook groups to connect the public with daily farm responsibilities and seek advice going into 2026

• AAFC's Departmental Plan sees continued support for SCAP-funded programs (ending 2028) but expects to cut over 660 jobs and $346 million by March 2029.
• Canadian federal government is investing $1.2 million over the next 2-3 years into 5 of Yukon's food entrepreneurs through CanNor. Doing so will build food system resilience and local (provincial) food production capacity.
• Canada-Alberta negotiations have settled on a carbon price increase for industrial emissions (expected in May)
• CAPI uses this week to promote Ontario's Greenbelt as an opportunity to positively shift agri-food resiliency, manufacturing, value generation, and risk reduction.
• Protecting Ontario's Food Independence Act: provincial legislation would put restrictions on foreign ownership of farmland, production expansion into the Clay Belt, modernizing veterinary regulations, and updating export and sales growth targets.
• Ag-West Bio merges with Biotenterprise Canada, improving Saskatchewan's access to technology supports and the development of a national agriculture-innovation strategy