Great Lakes Grain

09/08/2026

📅 Devin’s Market Snapshot 🏒 — Week of September 8th

1️⃣ Fund buying continues to support corn
Record-high managed money long positions in corn are helping support prices. However, with funds heavily invested, the market remains vulnerable to a pullback if sentiment shifts.

2️⃣ Soybean demand stays strong
China’s August soybean imports increased 6%, reinforcing the story of strong global demand and providing support to soybean prices.

3️⃣ Crop Tour and USDA report in focus
The 17th Annual Great Lakes Grain Crop Assessment Tour continues to provide fresh insight into yield potential across the region. Meanwhile, Friday’s USDA report could reshape expectations for production, demand, and prices as markets look for updated supply and demand estimates.

📌 Devin’s Takeaway:
Strong demand and fund buying continue to support grain markets, but USDA data and yield estimates could quickly change the outlook. Stay alert for volatility as new information hits the market.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Please note:

UPDATE: The Mitchell Agronomy and Grain Centre is now closed for the rest of day.

09/01/2026

🌽🚜 Crop Tour 2026 is rolling!
On location in Embrun, Devin is joined by Sydney Lemoyre from our Embrun Co-op team as they kick things off, take a look at what we're seeing in the fields and what's shaping up as harvest approaches.
Follow our teams throughout the tour and stay tuned for more insights from the field! 🌱
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🌽🚜 C'est parti pour la Tournée des cultures 2026 !
Sur place à Embrun, Devin est accompagné de Sydney Lemoyre, de notre équipe Coop Embrun, pour faire le point sur le lancement de la tournée, ce qu'on observe dans les champs et ce qui se dessine à l'approche de la récolte.
Suivez no équipes sur le terrain et restez à l'affût de leurs observations tout au long de la tournée ! 🌱

08/31/2026

📅 Devin’s Market Snapshot 🏒 — Week of August 31st

1️⃣ Crop Assessment Tour begins
The 17th Annual Great Lakes Grain Crop Assessment Tour is underway, providing an important look at crop conditions and yield potential across the region as harvest approaches.

2️⃣ Corn yield concerns support markets
Yield findings from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour have raised concerns about U.S. corn production, adding support to grain markets as traders reassess supply expectations.

3️⃣ Black Sea exports remain a focus
Global markets continue to monitor grain exports from the Black Sea region, with ongoing uncertainty around supplies providing additional support to prices.

📌 Devin’s Takeaway:
Supply concerns continue to build both at home and globally. As harvest nears, yield results and export flows will be key drivers for grain prices.

08/25/2026

📅 Tyler’s Market Snapshot 🏒 — Week of August 25th

1️⃣ Crop concerns grow across key regions
Dry conditions in Western Canada are expected to reduce wheat and canola production, while U.S. crop condition ratings continue to slip, with corn rated 3% lower and soybeans 1% lower than last week.

2️⃣ Global wheat story remains supportive
Wheat exports from the Black Sea remain limited, with shipment volumes expected to be roughly half of normal levels. While production concerns are emerging, there is still ample wheat available to meet demand in the near term as harvest progresses.

3️⃣ South American weather stays on the radar
Argentina continues to offer the lowest-priced corn into export markets, creating competition for U.S. grain. Meanwhile, dry conditions in central Brazil will need to improve before soybean planting begins in October.

📌 Tyler’s Takeaway:
Weather concerns are building in several key producing regions, but global supplies remain adequate for now. As harvest approaches, weather and export demand will continue to be the biggest market drivers.