Insights and Stories on Canola

Jun. 20, 2018 at 7:04 pm CDT

CNS Canada — The ICE Futures Canada canola market faces a slew of uncertainty as political turmoil in international trade markets and a looming report from Statistics Canada keeps traders guessing where the market is headed. “The craziness of the White House is the main focus. How will it affect […]

By Dave Sims

Jun. 20, 2018 at 6:46 pm CDT

As July approaches and crop canopies close, sclerotinia will be on the minds of many canola growers. But will it pay to spray? Fungicide applications are more likely to be profitable when the canola hits 30-40 bushels per acre, said Colleen Redlick, senior technical development specialist at BASF. Justine Cornelsen, […]

By Lisa Guenther

Jun. 20, 2018 at 4:06 am CDT

CNS Canada — Canola crush margins have deteriorated over the past few months to hit some of their weakest levels of the past two years. However, domestic processors continue to show good demand despite their declining profit margins. As of Monday, the Canola Board Crush Margin calculated by ICE Futures […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 13, 2018 at 6:31 pm CDT

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts fell to their lowest levels in more than three months during the week ended Wednesday, but could still have more room to the downside given the general sense of global trade uncertainty. “Every commodity trader in North America or globally is scared […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 7, 2018 at 6:58 pm CDT

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts settled at their weakest levels in nearly three months on Thursday, with more room to the downside as the technical bias has shifted lower. After hitting contract highs within the past two weeks, the canola market has found itself in a steady […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin