Thin trade does make it hard to get a handle on market
Strength in the Chicago soy complex also helped lift canola values
Fed cattle prices have shown improvement
Pressure comes from the loonie’s recent improvement against the U.S. dollar
An increased pace in beef processing helped lift cash prices and futures
Crude oil pressures and potential for major soy exports weigh in on trading
Plant closures are adding to the usual seasonal lull expected for this time of year
Oil’s fading fortunes put pressure on canola, not to mention other crops
Locals who usually seek cattle for grazing are staying clear of auctions
Unfounded intel suggesting a breakthrough on the canola ban was briefly supportive
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