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Speculators add to bullish bets in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin 1 day ago

The speculative net long position in canola continues to grow, hitting its largest level in eight months according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday, March 20.

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Speculative net long position grows in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 2, 2026

Speculative fund traders have added to their recently established net long position in canola, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday, Feb. 27.

A wheat crop west of Pathlow, Sask. in August 2022. Dave Bedard pic

Futures markets, Markets

Expert’s Radar: Ups and downs in wheat futures

Will wheat slide back down that slippery slope?

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 26, 2026

Recent strength in wheat futures is partly tied to ideas that the U.S. crop won’t be as big as officially projected, but world supplies remain burdensome and Southern Hemisphere harvests are coming to market.

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Funds move to net long in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 23, 2026

Speculative fund traders moved to a net long position in canola for the first time in five months in mid February, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday.

Tariffs for canola seed are to drop to a combined rate of about 15 per cent from the current combined rate of 84 per cent. Photo: Greg Berg

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Funds exiting short positions in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 9, 2026

Speculative fund traders reduced their net short position in canola futures for the fourth straight week in the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Jan. 16, 2026. Sean Kilpatrick/Pool via Reuters

Crops, Markets

Market impacts of canola headlines need digesting

January 2026 has been quite the month for Canadian canola trade, how will it all ripple out in the market?

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 29, 2026

January 2026 has been quite the month for Canadian canola trade, how will it all ripple out in the market?

Grain truck unloading wheat in Binscarth, Manitoba on Sept. 25, 2025.

Crops, Markets

Riding market swings can add farm profit

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says

By Miranda Leybourne December 12, 2025

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans mixed on doubts over Chinese demand

By Reuters November 21, 2025

U.S. soybean futures were mixed at Friday’s close at the end of a see-saw week during which Chinese purchases of U.S. supplies pushed prices to a 17-month high before doubts about whether China would sustain such buying punctured the rally.

canola, Markets

Funds held large net short in canola before U.S. shutdown

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 20, 2025

Speculative fund traders were adding to a recently-established net short position in canola at the end of September, said the first Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) since the end of the U.S. federal government shutdown.

four silver grain silos in field under bright blue sky

Crops, Markets

Grain marketing for hard economic times

Manitoba farms face tight profit opportunities this year; what strategies can farmers use to sell their 2025 crop to best financial effect?

By Miranda Leybourne October 22, 2025

Strong harvests in Western Canada clash with low grain prices, trade war-driven market uncertainty and high input costs. What strategies can farmers use to sell their 2025 crop?

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Speculators add to bullish bets in canola

Speculative net long position grows in canola

Expert’s Radar: Ups and downs in wheat futures

Funds move to net long in canola

Funds exiting short positions in canola

Market impacts of canola headlines need digesting

Riding market swings can add farm profit

U.S. grains: Soybeans mixed on doubts over Chinese demand

Funds held large net short in canola before U.S. shutdown

Grain marketing for hard economic times

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