Between October 2 and October 5, 2026, the prices of agricultural commodities such as French rapeseed and sunflower showed notable changes, according to various market reports. On the Chicago Board of Trade (Cbot), soybean prices rose slightly on Monday, October 5, with the nearest November 2026 contract increasing by 2.5 cts$/bushel to 1,280.75 cts$/bushel. The second most active January 2027 contract also climbed by 3 cts$/bushel to 1,297.50 cts$/bushel. This upward trend affected all open contracts on the exchange. On Euronext, rapeseed prices similarly increased, with the nearest November 2026 contract rising by 0.75 €/t to 537.50 €/t, and the most actively traded February 2027 contract climbing by 2.75 €/t to 558 €/t. These increases were observed across all open contracts. In Winnipeg, canola prices also rose, with the most actively traded November 2026 contract increasing by 3.90 Canadian dollars per tonne (CAN$/t) and the second most active January 2027 contract rising by 4.10 CAN$/t. Meanwhile, palm oil prices in Kuala Lumpur showed signs of recovery after six consecutive days of decline. However, the market remains without a key reference point from the Chinese Dalian exchange, as China is currently observing a long holiday period to celebrate the founding of the People's Republic of China. Markets in China are expected to reopen on October 8. The session was marked by technical trading, and new data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is anticipated on Monday, October 12. In the United States, soybean growing conditions were reported at 57% good to excellent as of October 4, 2026, compared to 58% the previous week, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Leaf loss for soybeans was at 85%, up from 75% the previous week. The harvest was 25% completed, compared to 17% the previous week and 33% on average over the past five years. In Brazil, the El Nino weather pattern is bringing heavy rains that are turning into floods, particularly in the southern regions, which is not ideal for planting. Normal commercial activity in China is expected to resume soon after the October 1st holiday.