May 03, 2024

ICE Close: Canola Rides Soybean Coattails

Canola futures followed Chicago soybeans higher for the second straight day on Friday.

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May 03, 2024

Chicago Close: Soybeans Up Strongly Again

Soybean futures posted solid gains for the second straight day on Friday. Wheat and corn were higher as well.

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May 03, 2024

World Food Commodity Prices Up in April

World food commodity prices edged higher for the second straight month in April.

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May 03, 2024

Map: Precipitation Improving Across Western Canada

Precipitation was near normal across most Western Canada in April, and further improvement is expected following good amounts of rain and snow in many areas this week.

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May 03, 2024

Early Harvest Expected for Some Ontario Winter Wheat Crops

Some corn, soybeans, and spring cereals have been planted in Ontario despite generally wet conditions, but the biggest spring story may be the quickly advancing winter wheat crop.

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May 02, 2024

ICE Close: Strong Soy Gains Power Canola Higher

Strong gains in Chicago soybeans led canola futures higher on Thursday.

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May 02, 2024

Chicago Close: Soybeans Jump on Southern Brazil Flooding

Soybean futures surged to the upside on Thursday amid flooding in southern Brazil that is threatening unharvested crops.

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May 02, 2024

Map: Rain Eases Corn, Soybean Drought Area

The amount of US corn and soybean production being impacted by drought has fallen to its lowest in almost two years, following wetter Midwest weather this past week.

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May 02, 2024

FCC Forecasts More Canola, Soybean Acres in 2024; Less Durum

Farm Credit Canada is projecting Canadian producers will seed more acres this year to some crops – including canola – and less to others, compared to Statistics Canada’s March acreage report.

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May 01, 2024

ICE Close: Canola Bucks Crude Losses

Canola futures closed higher on Wednesday, overcoming steep losses in crude oil.

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May 01, 2024

Chicago Close: Soybeans, Corn Rebound; Wheat Lower Again

Chicago Close: Soybeans, Corn Rebound; Wheat Lower Again

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May 01, 2024

Railway Workers Vote in Favour of Strike Action

Over 9,000 workers across three separate bargaining units at Canada’s two national railways have overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action.

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May 01, 2024

Map: April Record Wet for Some Parts of Ontario

With the flip of the calendar to May, Ontario producers will no doubt be hoping for some drier weather.

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