December 24, 2024

ICE Close: Canola Higher in Quiet Trade

Canola futures moved higher in mostly quiet pre-holiday trade on Tuesday.

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December 24, 2024

Chicago Close: Soybeans Up in Holiday-Shortened Session

Soybean futures posted gains heading into the Christmas holiday, while wheat was lower and corn little changed.

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December 24, 2024

Global Weather Update

Corn and soybean crops in South America are going into the Christmas season in generally good condition, while winter wheat crops in parts of Russia are more uneven.

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December 24, 2024

November Canola Crush Slips from October Record High

The Canadian canola crush declined in November but remained over 1 million tonnes for the second straight month.

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December 23, 2024

Wet Southern Ontario Summer Named Among Top Weather Stories of 2024

Southern Ontario’s wet summer featured among Environment Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2024, while Alberta experienced no less than four of this year's most impactful events.

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December 20, 2024

Dispelling Myths in Commodity Marketing

Good farm marketers work to overcome common myths that can cloud their judgment and negatively affect marketing outcomes. Understanding the ideas below can empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions in a wor...

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December 19, 2024

ICE Close: Canola Higher as Outlook Tightens

Canola futures moved higher on Thursday, in part boosted by gains in the Chicago soy complex.

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December 19, 2024

Chicago Close: Soybeans Bounce from Four-Year Lows

Soybean futures rebounded on Thursday after dropping to four-year lows a day earlier. Corn was also higher, but wheat remained under pressure.

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December 19, 2024

Pea, Lentil Outlooks Now Less Heavy

Canadian dry pea and lentil ending stocks will still be heavier in 2024-25 compared to a year earlier, just not as heavy as earlier forecast.

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December 19, 2024

Durum Ending Stocks Tighter from November

Agriculture Canada has whittled down its 2024-25 durum ending stocks estimate from last month, although it remains up from a year earlier.

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December 19, 2024

Canola Ending Stocks Revised Sharply Lower with Smaller Crop

With a much smaller-than-expected crop, the 2024-25 canola balance sheet has tightened considerably.

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December 18, 2024

2024 ON hybrid corn performance trials now available

The 2024 Ontario Corn Committee (OCC) hybrid performance trials are now available at GoCrops.ca. Over past decades, Ontario’s average corn yields have increased around 2 bu/ac/yr. Staying current with new and competitive y...

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December 18, 2024

Chicago Close: Soybeans Down Hard; Corn, Wheat also Lower

Soybean futures took it on the chin on Wednesday, battered in part by continued good South American production prospects. Corn and wheat also ended lower.

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