Corn Planting began at the tail end of the week of April 20 and continued at a good pace until the widespread rain event on Wednesday/Thursday during the week of […] Read more
Canola
Corn planting starts off well, then slowed by rain
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for April 30
ICE weekly outlook: Demand keeps canola well supported
MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, holding above major support as end-users showed solid demand. “The demand side of the formula is still […] Read more
Supply chain working but canola groups have concerns
Federal field trials need to continue and growers need protective equipment, they say
There have been no issues so far with supplies of inputs and parts, transportation or oilseed processing during the pandemic, canola industry officials report. “We’ve been really focused on making […] Read more
Speculators turn bearish in soybeans, add to canola shorts
MarketsFarm — Fund traders have turned from a net long position to a net short position in Chicago soybeans while also adding to their bearish bets in canola, according to […] Read more
Tighter canola stocks, more wheat in updated ag department tables
MarketsFarm — Updated supply/demand tables released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Wednesday include only minor adjustments to stocks and usage numbers, with slightly tighter canola ending stocks and a […] Read more
Cool temps slow crop progress
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for April 23
While the growing season started early in many regions, cooler temperatures over the last week have slowed progress. Manure applications continue where soil conditions are fit. Cereals Winter wheat planted […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Canola gains strength at midweek
MarketsFarm — After showing considerable weakness in prior trading sessions, canola contracts tried to regain some ground at midweek. Ken Ball of P.I. Financial in Winnipeg said canola was oversold […] Read more
Funds add to net short position in canola
MarketsFarm — Fund traders put more new bearish bets on canola in the second week of April, adding to their net short position, according to the latest commitment of traders […] Read more
2020 crop season kicks off for Ontario farmers
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for April 16
The 2020 growing season has begun in Ontario with nitrogen applications being made to winter wheat, manure being applied and even corn being planted! Many have reported field conditions to […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Loonie’s rally kept canola lower
CBOT soymeal, soyoil also drag on canola
MarketsFarm — Canola prices dropped over the last week due to a combination of factors, according to David Derwin of PI Financial in Winnipeg. The Canadian dollar was one of […] Read more
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