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Net short position reduced in canola

MarketsFarm — Rising futures prices saw speculators exiting short positions in canola and adding to a growing net long in soybeans, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The net managed money short position in ICE Futures canola came in at 38,738 contracts on Tuesday, […] Read more



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Prairie cash wheat: Bids mixed

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed during the week ended Friday, with some gains observed in Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat, and a mixed tone for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR). Durum (CWAD) saw small losses. Average CWRS (13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were steady to up by $4 per […] Read more



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Prairie cash wheat: Most bids see increases

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly higher for the week ended Thursday. Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats improved and Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) was generally firm. Support came from steady to higher prices in U.S. markets, while a strong Canadian dollar put a lid […] Read more




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Funds still net-short on canola

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 traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The net managed money short position in ICE Futures canola came in April 7 […] Read more

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mostly stronger

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mostly stronger

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly stronger during the week ended Thursday, with gains observed in CWRS and CPSR wheats, while durum saw small losses. Average CWRS (Canada Western Red Spring, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up $2 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points […] Read more