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Speculators covering canola shorts in latest trading report

By GFM Network News November 25, 2019

MarketsFarm — Commodity fund traders bought back some of their previously sold contracts in canola during the week ended Tuesday, 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 Tuesday at 50,987 contracts, a decrease […] Read more

ICE Futures January 2020 canola with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Palm oil shortage leads to canola rally

By GFM Network News November 20, 2019

MarketsFarm — As Malaysian palm oil continues to increase in price due a shortage, it has led to a rally in canola on ICE Futures, said Wayne Palmer of Exceed Grain in Winnipeg. The shortage stems from dry conditions in Indonesia and Malaysia, the world’s top two palm oil producers. While the dryness has been […] Read more

Canola, Crops

Choosing the best canola hybrid

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Wayne Dobbie November 18, 2019

Q. What should I think about when choosing a canola variety? A. Consider the following key factors: herbicide system, field selection, crop rotation, crop fertility and harvest management. First, consider your herbicide options: Roundup Ready, TruFlex, LibertyLink or Clearfield. Many seed companies now offer a broad choice. Think about the features of each system. For […] Read more

Unharvested canola under snow in October 2016. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Canola, Crops, Reuters, Weather

Millions of acres of canola freeze, compound ‘harvest from hell’

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News November 15, 2019

Winnipeg | Reuters — Heavy snow and rain during harvest on the Canadian Prairies have left several million acres of canola buried until spring, the latest blow in a miserable year that may compound farmer problems into 2020. Canola is renowned as Canada’s most profitable crop, exported to China, Japan and Mexico to make vegetable […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Fund traders hold steady in canola

By GFM Network News November 15, 2019

MarketsFarm — Commodity fund traders are maintaining a steady short position in ICE Futures canola, 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 53,576 contracts on Tuesday, steady with the previous week. Open […] Read more

ICE January 2020 canola with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Steady canola market stuck in rut

By GFM Network News November 13, 2019

MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola held within a narrow range during the week ended Wednesday, as the market waits for fresh news to push it one way or the other. “There are certainly some supportive elements underneath the marketplace,” said Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm Pro, pointing to an upward trend in world vegetable oil prices […] Read more

Canola, Crops

Five ways to help keep blackleg out of your fields

By Leeann Minogue November 12, 2019

Three out of four fields in Western Canada are showing blackleg,” said Justine Cornelson, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. For the last 10 years or so, the incidence of blackleg has been low on the Prairies, but lately, she said, “we’re starting to see a slight trend upwards.” Cornelson was speaking at […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Fund traders increase canola short position

By GFM Network News November 8, 2019

MarketsFarm – Commodity fund traders added to their net short positions in canola and corn over the past week, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (CoT) report compiled by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Managed money traders were also on the sell side in soybeans, reducing their net long position in […] Read more

Canola, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola values trading in a range

By GFM Network News November 7, 2019

MarketsFarm – Canola has remained trading in a range for most of the week, with short coverings a feature in trading. Canola values have been well-supported by Malaysian palm oil values, which were stronger for most of the week due to tight supplies and lowered production. On Tuesday, benchmark palm oil contracts hit their highest […] Read more

Canola

Alberta Canola Producers sees director races in Regions 4 and 7

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News November 5, 2019

There will be elections in two of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission’s (ACPC) 12 regions, according to a statement from the commission. In Region 4, incumbent John Mayko of Mundare will square off against challenger Kyle Tarkowski of Myrnam. The candidates will speak at the regional meeting in Vegreville on Nov. 20. In Region 7, […] Read more

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Speculators covering canola shorts in latest trading report

ICE weekly outlook: Palm oil shortage leads to canola rally

Choosing the best canola hybrid

Millions of acres of canola freeze, compound ‘harvest from hell’

Fund traders hold steady in canola

ICE weekly outlook: Steady canola market stuck in rut

Five ways to help keep blackleg out of your fields

Fund traders increase canola short position

ICE weekly outlook: Canola values trading in a range

Alberta Canola Producers sees director races in Regions 4 and 7

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