ICE Close: Crude Declines Pull Canola Down

Canola futures moved lower on Wednesday, pressured by a sharp selloff in crude oil markets and weakness across the Chicago soy complex.

Chicago Close: Traders Take Profits

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures all moved lower on Wednesday as traders locked in profits following this week’s rally tied to hopes for stronger Chinese demand for U.S. agricultural products.

Alberta Canola Seeks Federal Compensation Over China Trade Disruption

Alberta Canola is calling on the federal government to compensate farmers for financial losses tied to trade actions that contributed to the temporary closure of the Chinese market for Canadian canola.

ICE Close: Canola Catches Up to Monday Soy Gains

Canola futures posted sharp gains on Tuesday, as the market caught up to the strong advances posted in the Chicago soy complex the previous day.

Map: Central Region Dryness, Drought Mostly Eliminated

Winter Wheat Condition Slips; Spring Wheat Planting Jumps

The U.S. winter wheat condition rating weakened again this past week, while national spring wheat planting sped ahead of the average pace.

Progress Accelerates in Lagging States as U.S. Corn, Soy Planting Remains Ahead of Average

U.S. corn and soybean planting continued to progress ahead of the average pace this past week as fieldwork accelerated in some states where it had been lagging.