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ICE Canada Weekly: Canola set to rise, but not a sure thing

After incurring sharp losses on Tuesday and Wednesday, canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were poised for a turnaround to swing higher. MarketsFarm analyst Mike Jubinville suggested that cash prices on the Canadian Prairies should soon return to C$14 per bushel and maybe push as high as C$15.

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Large fund short position shrinking in canola

Managed money fund traders continued to chip away at their large net short position in canola in mid-March, covering more of their large bearish bets, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

One planter can be used for multiple crops, but success depends on farm size and soil types.

Can your farm make do with one planter?

It is possible to grow longer rotations with one planter, but it’s a challenge

Advances in technology and plant breeding make it possible to manage with just one planter, but it can be a challenge to maximize yields when doing so. Differences in soil […] Read more