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A weaker Canadian dollar typically boosts the competitiveness of Canadian exports, however input costs may rise as a result.

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prairie wheat bids trend lower with U.S. futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 14, 2024

Spring wheat bids in Western Canada fell sharply lower during the week ended June 13, seeing a continuation of the previous week’s declines as losses in the United States futures weighed on values. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 per cent) wheat prices were down by C$16.00 to C$18.40 per tonne across the Prairies, according

New crop pricing for barley is becoming available at levels lower than old crop prices, says grain broker Agfinity. Photo: File

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Feed weekly: Prairie barley market steady with good new crop projections

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 13, 2024

Feed barley bids are holding relatively steady in Western Canada, showing little movement over the past month as end users await the new crop amid relatively favourable growing conditions. Drought fears had encouraged some demand earlier in the year, but “now that those fears have been alleviated, (buyers) are starting to dig in,” according to

In its latest WASDE report, the USDA held its 2023/24 production numbers for corn with Brazil at 122 million tonnes and Argentina at 53 million. Photo: Thinkstock

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June Supply and Demand report has little effect on grain markets

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 13, 2024

To broker Ryan Ettner of Allendale Inc. the June supply and demand reports from the United States Department of Agriculture has little impact on the markets for June 12. “Given the fact we didn’t miss expectations by much in any category, I would say we continue to trade as we have been trading,” Ettner said.

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ICE weekly: Canola futures volatile amidst selling, rainy weather

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm June 12, 2024

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) canola futures went on a rollercoaster ride during the week ended June 12. The July contract failed to record consecutive gains or losses during the week, with prices ranging from C$615.40 to C$641.80 per tonne. The November contract, which traded as high as C$662.90 earlier in the week, fell to its lowest

Open interest in the canola market was down by 14,880 contracts on the week. Photo: File

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Fund short position grows in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 10, 2024

Fund traders were back on the sell side of the canola market in early June, putting on fresh bearish bets and growing their net short position, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As of June 4, 2024, the net managed money short position in

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Canola prices pull back

As conditions have improved, prices have eroded, even with planting delayed

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 6, 2024

Spring planting has caught up with canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange. For several weeks canola pushed upward, even as rain across the Prairies replenished depleted soil moisture levels, but now optimism for good crops has put pressure on values. Planting was delayed and as much as 40 per cent of this year’s canola is

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Can canola markets find traction?

Expert's Radar: Signs of hope on the export front are beginning to emerge

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 4, 2024

The slow pace of Canadian canola exports is an ongoing issue, with lack of offshore movement a heavy weight on the market. However, the crop may finally find traction on the export front. AAFC projections: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released updated supply/demand tables May 21, cutting its call for 2023-24 canola exports to six million

Some analysts see potential for 20-million tonnes of canola production in 2024-25.

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Weather just one factor affecting canola markets

Rain and extreme weather have caught the headlines but other issues abound

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm May 30, 2024

Canola prices hit calendar-year highs on the Intercontinental Exchange during the week ended May 23, with new crop contracts hovering around the $700 per tonne mark. But lately, there’s been literal rain on canola’s parade. New moisture has been a welcome sight for growers. However, that benefit has been tempered by drawbacks. On the Prairies,

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The ups and downs of canola futures markets

Changes in moisture fortunes shift markets

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 16, 2024

Canola futures hit their strongest levels of 2024 in early May before backing off those highs as losses in outside markets and improving Prairie moisture conditions slowed the upward momentum. July canola hit a session high of C$669.10 per tonne May 7, with the new-crop November contract hitting its year-to-date peak at C$682.10 per tonne.

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What will drive grain prices higher?

Expert's Radar: Much of the recent news surrounds transportation in one way or another

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 13, 2024

Weather conditions through spring seeding will be a major market-moving factor over the next few weeks, but news on the transportation front may also sway values. Planes — The United States government announced long-anticipated guidance on its subsidy program for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on April 30. The announcement only covers the next year, but

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U.S. grains: Corn, wheat futures climb on Black Sea tensions

Pulse weekly: Record Australian pulse crop expected

National Farmers’ Union proposes guaranteed basic income for farmers

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Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prairie wheat bids trend lower with U.S. futures

Feed weekly: Prairie barley market steady with good new crop projections

June Supply and Demand report has little effect on grain markets

ICE weekly: Canola futures volatile amidst selling, rainy weather

Fund short position grows in canola

Canola prices pull back

Can canola markets find traction?

Weather just one factor affecting canola markets

The ups and downs of canola futures markets

What will drive grain prices higher?

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