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Funds holding large net short in canola heading into 2024

Corn traders were covering shorts and putting on some new longs as New Year rolled in

The net short position in canola futures was sitting near its largest levels on record to end 2023, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).


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ICE weekly outlook: No reason for strong rally in canola 

Canola likely to pull back once trading gets back into full swing in New Year

There were strong gains for canola on the Intercontinental Exchange on Dec. 27, as trading resumed after being closed for Christmas and Boxing Day. However, the gain will likely not be the prelude to a major upswing in the oilseed’s prices. Rather, canola is likely to pull back once trading gets back into full swing after the New Year, according to analyst Bruce Burnett of MarketsFarm.

Leverage new technologies for canola seed selection

Leverage new technologies for canola seed selection

Q & A with an expert

Q: What do I need to consider before I try a new canola variety? A: With this year’s harvest in the bin, it’s time to look ahead to 2024. With every growing season, new technologies and opportunities emerge, so what should be taken into consideration before making the leap and trying something new?  Harvest weather […] Read more



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Speculative net short position in canola hits new record

CBOT long liquidation saw the net long position in soybeans dip

The net short position in canola futures climbed to a new record large level in mid-December, as speculators added to their bearish bets for the second week in a row, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).


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AAFC raises canola, wheat ending stocks forecasts

Pea, barley carryout estimates raised, lentils cut in half

Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian canola and wheat carryout for the 2023/24 marketing year will likely end up above earlier projections, according to the latest Outlook for Principal Field Crops from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released Dec. 15.




These barley plants show signs of the damage potassium deficiency can cause.

Are your fields potassium deficient?

Cases of potassium-deficient soils are on the rise. It could mean a hit to your bottom line

Most farmers know the importance of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil and the vital role their presence plays in crop development. But what about potassium? Potassium (K) is critically important in helping provide water balance within a plant. The only way a plant can move sugar and nutrients is by moving […] Read more