ICE Midday: Canola eases off, traders await USDA report

WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market was lower at midday on Wednesday amid a mixed sentiment in comparable oils. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release its monthly supply/demand estimates at 11 a.m. CST. One analyst noted that trade activity for canola will be quiet until the report’s release. However, the analyst also


ICE canola slightly weaker ahead of USDA report

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market was posting small losses Wednesday morning, with speculative profit-taking behind some of the activity. The United States Department of Agriculture is set to release its monthly supply/demand estimates later in the day, with investors showing an unwillingness to push values too far one way



ICE Midday: Canola slightly higher, Canadian stocks increase

WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market was slightly higher, but still rangebound on Tuesday. Chicago soyoil was on the rise, while European rapeseed was steady to higher and Malaysian palm oil was mostly lower. Crude oil gained approximately US$2 per barrel as Saudi Arabia expressed confidence in an upcoming recovery of Chinese demand. The

ICE canola turns higher Tuesday morning

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Feb. 7 (MarketsFarm) – The ICE Futures canola market was posting small gains in most months Tuesday morning, recovering from earlier losses as a rally in Chicago soyoil provided support. Malaysian palm oil was also stronger, although European rapeseed futures were narrowly mixed. Canadian canola stocks as of Dec.



ICE Midday: Canola struggles to find direction

WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market was mixed at midday on Monday with prices struggling to find direction. One analyst said that lower soybean prices as well as other macroeconomic pressures are limiting the upside for canola prices. However, a weakened Canadian dollar has also brought support. Chicago soyoil made a slight decline, while


ICE canola down slightly to start week

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Feb. 6 (MarketsFarm) – The ICE Futures canola market was posting small losses Monday morning, taking back some of Friday’s gains as speculators adjusted positions to start the week. Losses in Chicago soybean futures accounted for some spillover selling pressure in the Canadian oilseed. However, soyoil was closer to

Cattle numbers, and some prices, rise

Cattle numbers, and some prices, rise

Securing transport for sold cattle remains a problem

As cattle auctions across Manitoba get back into full swing, the number of head old rose sharply on the week. Prices for feeder steers and heifers were also steady to higher for the week ended Jan. 26. “We had about 920 head on offer this week, so for our second sale [of 2023] I thought