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ICE weekly outlook: Canola futures linked to NAFTA

By GFM Network News March 21, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts zigged and zagged around the $520 per tonne mark during the week ended Wednesday — but one analyst says the market could really take a turn if and when the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement is clarified. “The Canadian dollar is already moving to […] Read more

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Four things to consider in a new canola variety

By Melanie Epp March 20, 2018

Every year, some 43,000 western Canadian growers choose a canola seed variety. And every year they have more options to choose from. Here’s what you need to consider when choosing a variety for your farm.

Canola, Crops, Features

New phosphorus research for canola on the way

Canola removes more phosphorus from the ground than the recommended safe rate 

By Lisa Guenther March 16, 2018

*[UPDATED MAR. 19, 2018] Farmers face a fertilizer dilemma each spring. The current safe rate for phosphorus in canola is 17 to 22 kilograms per hectare (15.2 to 19.6 pounds per acre). With good moisture, the recommendation goes up to 28 kg/ha (or 25.0 lb./ac.). But canola typically removes more phosphorus than the recommended safe […] Read more

ICE Futures Canada’s head office in Winnipeg. (Dave Bedard photo)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola bids ‘not too bad’

By GFM Network News March 14, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts have seen some large price swings over the past two weeks, but the bids in the countryside remain relatively favourable overall, according to an analyst. The May contract hit a nearby high of $530.50 per tonne on March 5 before dropping to a session low of $511.50 […] Read more

The plants in the unaffected areas were showing typical drought symptoms, such as pale colouring, shorter stature, minimal plant branching, and trace pod abortion throughout.

Canola, Crops, Features

Crop advisor casebook: What’s wrong with this patchy canola crop?

A Crop Advisor's Solution from the March 6, 2018 issue of Grainews

By Dayna Elliott March 7, 2018

Ted, a Saskatchewan producer who owns a 3,000-acre mixed grain operation near Elrose, asked me to visit his farm last year on July 12. The visit was to assess if diamondback moth larvae populations in his canola field had reached levels necessary to warrant an insecticide application, to save the crop’s yield. Due to lack […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola backing away from resistance

By GFM Network News March 7, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts appear to have finally run into some resistance after trending higher for all of February. While a return higher is possible, canola will take most of its direction going forward from what happens in outside markets. The May canola contract hit a three-month high of $531 per […] Read more

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Smucker drops bid to buy Wesson Oil after U.S. objects

By GFM Network News March 6, 2018

Washington | Reuters — J.M. Smucker Co. said on Tuesday it will abandon its plan to acquire Conagra Brands’ Wesson Oil brand after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had moved to block the deal arguing it would likely lessen competition and violate anti-trust law. Mark Smucker, CEO of J.M. Smucker, said “it is not in […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Canola nearing chart resistance

By GFM Network News March 5, 2018

CNS Canada — The ICE Futures Canada canola market remains in a steady uptrend from a chart standpoint, with the May contract posting gains Monday for the 11th straight session. However, the futures are getting very close to upper resistance. May canola settled Monday at $530.50 per tonne, after climbing by roughly $30 over the […] Read more

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ICE weekly outlook: Canola looking cheap despite gains

By GFM Network News February 28, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts may be on the rise, but the commodity is actually looking cheaper to end-users, which should keep values supported going forward. “Canola is getting pulled higher, it’s not going up on its own,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial in Winnipeg. Recent strength in Chicago Board of […] Read more

When scouting for clubroot, one area to check is downwind of grain bins, Dan Orchard says.

Canola, Crops, Features

Clubroot is coming to a field near you

The stakes are high, as clubroot has defeated resistant canola varieties and continues to spread

By Lisa Guenther February 26, 2018

Dan Orchard has a blunt message for Saskatchewan canola producers. “I’m quite convinced that clubroot will come to your farm. It’s just too hard to keep it away,” said Orchard, agronomy specialist for central Alberta for the Canola Council of Canada. Orchard was speaking at the Saskatchewan Oilseed Producers meeting, organized by SaskCanola, SaskFlax, and the Sask. […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

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Canola

ICE weekly outlook: Canola futures linked to NAFTA

Four things to consider in a new canola variety

New phosphorus research for canola on the way

ICE weekly outlook: Canola bids ‘not too bad’

Crop advisor casebook: What’s wrong with this patchy canola crop?

ICE weekly outlook: Canola backing away from resistance

Smucker drops bid to buy Wesson Oil after U.S. objects

Canola nearing chart resistance

ICE weekly outlook: Canola looking cheap despite gains

Clubroot is coming to a field near you

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