MarketsFarm — Fund traders were on both sides of the canola market during the first week of April, reducing their net short position slightly, according to the latest commitment of […] Read more
Canola
Funds still net-short on canola
February’s oilseed crush lower than January’s
Canola, soybean crush down on month, StatsCan reports
MarketsFarm — As has often been the case, February 2020’s oilseed crush was lower than January’s, according to Statistics Canada’s latest report released Thursday. More than 812,600 tonnes of canola […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Canola market floating headline to headline
MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market moved lower during the week ended Wednesday, but activity was choppy as futures reacted to broad swings in global financial markets. While the […] Read more
Canola production paths diverge for Canada, Australia
Issues seen in Canadian crop quality, logistics
MarketsFarm — Canola production is on different paths in Canada and Australia, according to the respective attachés from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). For the world’s top two canola […] Read more
China yet to resume all canola imports from Canada, officials say
No correction measures yet shown, Chinese foreign ministry says
Beijing | Reuters — China has yet to resume all canola imports from Canada, the foreign ministry said on Friday, after suspensions were imposed on some suppliers last year. Canola […] Read more
Funds covering shorts in canola
Traders also move to net long in Chicago soybeans
MarketsFarm — Fund traders covered short positions in canola and moved to a net long position in Chicago soybeans during the week ended Wednesday, according to the latest commitment of […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Canola loses strength at midweek
MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts succumbed to pressure from comparable vegetable oils at midweek, after showing strength earlier in the week. Ken Ball of P.I. Financial said lower soyoil […] Read more
U.S. projects wheat acres at record lows, increases for soy, corn
Grain stocks as of March 1 down on year
MarketsFarm — As with last year, total wheat acres in the United States are projected to remain at all-time lows, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The department […] Read more
Canola dockage agreement with China expires, but limited exports to continue
Most remaining shipments meet Beijing's requirement
Exports of Canadian canola seed exports to China will continue, at the same reduced pace seen since March last year — but only if it contains less than one per […] Read more
China to resume imports of Canadian canola, sources report
Beijing | Reuters — China has agreed to allow imports of Canadian canola to resume, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, lifting a ban in place […] Read more
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