VIDEO: AgGronomyTV: Verticillium and blackleg in canola come into focus

VIDEO: AgGronomyTV: Verticillium and blackleg in canola come into focus

Verticillium stripe was more prominent in 2025 than what Manitoba canola growers have typically seen in past growing seasons. The crop disease resembles blackleg in canola and it’s made agronomists and researchers pay more attention to the soil-borne fungus due to its effect on crop yields. From St. Jean Farm Days earlier this year, Chris



Canadian canola seed now joins the canola products with active tariffs on them from China. Photo: Greg Berg

VIDEO: Closing market update: Canola retreats to end lower | March 27, 2026

Canola futures retreated from early gains to end lower, as declines int the Chicago soy complex spilled over to weigh on values. A “buy the rumour, sell the fact” reaction to updated U.S. renewable fuel standards accounted for some of the selling in soybeans and corn, while wheat was underpinned by mounting drought concerns in


VIDEO: AgCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for March 27, 2026

VIDEO: AgCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for March 27, 2026

Federal gov. to create national soil strategy The federal government has committed to creating a national agricultural soil health strategy. Agriculture Minister Heath Macdonald made the announcement on Thursday alongside Senator Rob Black. Black led a study of Canadian soils, which was published in 2024. The strategy will involve collaboration between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada







China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday that its probe determined that imported canola from Canada involved dumping and harmed China’s domestic rapeseed industry, however it still proceeded to lower tariffs. Photo: Getty Images Plus

VIDEO: Closing Market Update: Canola down, U.S. grains tumble | March 20, 2026

Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly lower on Friday after a day of choppy trading. Meanwhile, U.S. grains and oilseeds squared their positions ahead of the weekend, showing losses led by wheat. Here’s Adam Peleshaty from The Western Producer with your March 20 closing grain and oilseed market update.