Spring planting is proceeding in parts of the U.S. Midwest, including this field at Montgomery Township in northeastern Ohio’s Ashland County on April 19.

Canola trade’s attentions turn to thoughts of spring

Planting is already underway in U.S. fields nowhere near you

The ICE Futures canola market saw mixed activity during the week ended April 20, with the nearby May contract hitting both its highest and lowest levels of the past month as traders worked to exit the contract ahead of its expiry. The more-active deferred months were also up and down during the week, but held


ICE Midday: Canola falls with vegetable oils

WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market took a tumble at midday on Thursday, following the lead in vegetable oils. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed both had major downturns, while Malaysian palm oil was also in the red. However, crude oil was struggling to find direction. Statistics Canada (StatCan) released its first survey-based seeding intentions

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Weaker veg oils weigh on canola

March canola crush, deliveries spike

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 27 (MarketsFarm) – Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) canola futures were lower on Thursday morning, getting pressure from other vegetable oils. The Chicago soy complex and European rapeseed were down moderately, while Malaysian palm oil incurred steeper declines. Small upticks in global crude oil prices were trying to temper further losses



ICE Midday: Canola higher after StatCan report

WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market moved upwards on Wednesday hours after Statistics Canada (StatCan) released its first survey-based seeding intentions report for 2023-24. StatCan estimated that 21.7 million acres will be used to grow the oilseed, at the lower end of trade expectations. One analyst said that the report had some effect on


ICE Canada Morning Comment: An uptick in canola acres

StatCan releases planting estimates

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 26 (MarketsFarm) – Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) canola futures were steady to higher on Wednesday morning, following the release of the Statistics Canada (StatCan) report on prospective plantings for 2023/24. StatCan pegged canola acres just short of 21.60 million, nudging up 0.9 per cent over last year. Total wheat acres



ICE Midday: Canola drops with crude oil

WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market was steady to lower on Tuesday following a sharp decline in crude oil. Crude oil fell by US$2 per barrel on Tuesday morning due to weakened demand. In turn, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were also down with the latter resuming trading after a holiday. The Canadian

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Rolling into July continues

Pressure coming from comparable oils

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 25 (MarketsFarm) – Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) canola futures were mostly higher on Tuesday morning, with the bulk of the activity in the old crop contracts as traders roll their short positions from May to July. However, pressure came from losses in the Chicago soy complex as well as in