Insights and Stories on Canola

Jun. 11, 2025 at 3:03 pm CDT

Canola prices were on the rise for the week ended June 11 as depleted stocks and dry weather gave the markets a lift.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jun. 5, 2025 at 1:38 pm CDT

Farmers in Saskatchewan have virtually wrapped up their spring seeding for 2025, with the provincial agriculture department reporting the crops were 97 per cent planted as of June 2. That's up nine points on the week, three ahead of this time last year and two above the five-year average.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 4, 2025 at 11:04 am CDT

Dry conditions continued to spur quick seeding progress in Manitoba, as the provincial agriculture department reported spring planting reached 95 per cent complete as of June 3.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jun. 2, 2025 at 11:52 am CDT

Spring planting in Alberta entered the home stretch with overall progress at 90 per cent seeded as of May 27, the province's agriculture department reported. Provincewide, the pace put Alberta farmers nine points above the five-year average.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

May. 28, 2025 at 3:44 pm CDT

As May winds down the prospect of rain saw canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange fall back on May 28, with the old crop July contract taking the biggest hit.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm