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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).

Reuben Stone broadcasts rye into his soybeans roughly four to five weeks before harvesting.

Shorter-season soybeans play host to rye

Broadcasting rye offers more harvest management options, healthier soils — and cattle feed

Glacier FarmMedia — Growers often fall into two categories: those who follow convention and those who set their own pace amid questions from others. Meet Reuben Stone. Operating a value-added farm business near Cobden, Ont., about 100 km northwest of Ottawa, Stone grows several specialty crops including peas and hemp, while servicing a growing cover […] Read more


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U.S. grains: Soy, corn futures under pressure as jobs data lifts US dollar

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell about one per cent on Friday and corn also declined as the dollar .DXY soared after a much stronger-than-expected monthly U.S. jobs report reduced expectations of near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. “When that jobs report came out, the U.S. dollar shot up, and that seemed […] Read more










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Large fund short position in canola edges lower

Net short position in soybeans grew to its largest level in nearly four years

Managed money fund traders only made small adjustments to their large net short position in canola futures during the week ended Jan. 23, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).