Insights and Stories on Oilseeds

May. 18, 2016 at 6:13 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform held within a rather narrow range during the week ended Wednesday, but moved higher overall. However, further gains will take an outside catalyst, according to a market analyst. “There’s a very firm tone to the market,” said Errol Anderson […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Apr. 25, 2016 at 10:08 am CDT

Good agronomy, such as higher seeding rates and the 4Rs of fertilizer application, establishes a competitive plant stand to help push back weeds.

By Lisa Guenther

Apr. 18, 2016 at 9:36 am CDT

Farmers interested in testing new products and practices can create powerful data sets with a little co-ordination, said Nicole Philp, Canola Council of Canada agronomist.

By Lisa Guenther

Mar. 2, 2016 at 7:07 pm CST

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts suffered significant losses during a volatile week ended Wednesday. While futures managed to recover off their fresh contract lows hit during the week, the overall technical bias remained pointed lower. Weakness in the U.S. soy complex and vegetable oil market were joined […]

By Dave Sims

Sep. 25, 2015 at 10:43 am CDT

Many farmers have a reasonably good handle on canola basis. When it comes to wheat basis, though, most producers are finding a very complex beast. That’s the clear-cut message from two of Manitoba’s leading commodity experts when asked for insight for producers managing basis risk. “Farmers understand canola,” said Mike […]

By Duncan Morrison