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Chinese tariffs not expected to stop canola flow 

Anti-dumping investigation announcement had an immediate affect on prices, but market access not seen as major worry 

China's shot across Canada's bow is splashing alarmingly close to U.S. farmers, who also felt the impact of China's announced anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola as American elevator prices reflected the selloff. 

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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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Funds still sitting on large net short position in canola

Soybeans' net short position increased by about 5,000 contracts

The large net short position in canola futures held relatively steady during the week ended Jan. 30, with speculative traders making only minor adjustments, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).