Farm product prices released by Statistics Canada on October 9 showed mixed movements in Canadian agricultural commodities during August. Canola prices in the Prairie provinces rose for a seventh consecutive month, with monthly gains of 6.6% in Saskatchewan and 4% in Alberta. The agency cited support from biofuel demand.

Slaughter-cattle prices fell from July in every province for the first time, which the agency linked to higher supply and heavier carcass weights. Lentil prices declined in Alberta and Saskatchewan, while hog prices continued to rise in most provinces. The release covers price series for more than 35 commodities by province.