ICE Close: Canola Futures End Weaker for Second Day

Canola futures closed lower for the second straight day on Tuesday, pressured by weakness in outside vegetable oil markets and a modest pullback in crude oil prices, which reduced support for biofuel-linked commodities.

Chicago Close: Wheat Mixed as Rain Blunts Lower Crop Rating

Wheat futures managed just a mixed close on Wednesday, following a lower-than-expected U.S. winter wheat condition rating from the USDA. Meanwhile, both corn and soybeans sagged.

Map: March Precipitation Mixed Across Prairies

March precipitation across the Prairies was mixed, with some helpful late-month moisture but still not enough to erase dryness in various key areas heading into spring.

Input Cost Concerns Rise, but U.S. Farmer Sentiment Improves in March

ICE Close: Canola Weakens with Stronger Dollar

Canola futures eased lower on Monday, amid strength in the Canadian dollar and some profit taking.

Greenbelt Seen as Key to Ontario Food Security and Agri-Food Growth

Ontario’s Greenbelt should be treated as a strategic pillar of food security and economic growth, according to a new report released by the Greenbelt Foundation.