# 2020 grains, oilseeds, and pulse outlook update - Ontario Grain Farmer

> FCC Ag Economics outlook released in November 2020 reviews a challenging first nine months for Canadian grain, oilseed and pulse producers. It cites trade tensions, African Swine Fever disruption of livestock and meat markets, and large global supplies. Reduced Indian tariffs on Canadian lentils supported prices, and canola exports found new routes to Europe after COVID-19 disruptions.

- Date: 2020-12-04 · published 2020-12-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/11433-2020-grains-oilseeds-and-pulse-outlook-update-ontario-grain-farmer
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md), [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Expectations of improving prices over six months reflect firmer export demand for Canadian oilseeds and pulses, while ASF-driven meat disruption affects feed demand.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: neutral
- CANMEAL: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HOGS | 2022-10-18 | [Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: October 2022 \| Economic Research Service](https://feedsoft.ai/events/39085-livestock-dairy-and-poultry-outlook-october-2022-economic-research-service.md) | +1.9% | -2.6% |
| HOGS | 2022-09-16 | [Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: September 2022 \| Economic Research Service](https://feedsoft.ai/events/39527-livestock-dairy-and-poultry-outlook-september-2022-economic-research-service.md) | -1.0% | -3.5% |
| HOGS | 2022-02-15 | [Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: February 2022 \| Economic Research Service](https://feedsoft.ai/events/42651-livestock-dairy-and-poultry-outlook-february-2022-economic-research-service.md) | +13.2% | +10.3% |
| HOGS | 2022-07-18 | [Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: July 2022 \| Economic Research Service](https://feedsoft.ai/events/40433-livestock-dairy-and-poultry-outlook-july-2022-economic-research-service.md) | +2.3% | +5.5% |
| HOGS | 2025-01-17 | [China 2024 pork output falls for first time in four years - Grainews](https://feedsoft.ai/events/26488-china-2024-pork-output-falls-for-first-time-in-four-years-grainews.md) | +0.1% | +8.2% |

## Sources

- ontariograinfarmer.ca: https://ontariograinfarmer.ca/2020/12/04/2020-grains-oilseeds-and-pulse-outlook-update/

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