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Fund short position edging down in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News June 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — The managed money net short position in canola saw a slight reduction in mid-June, as speculators covered short positions in the market, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The net managed money short position in ICE Futures canola came in Tuesday at […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Most bids see gains on the week

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News June 19, 2020

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly higher for the week ended Thursday. Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat made the strongest gains, as Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) was either side of steady. There were modest increases for Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD). Support came from the Canadian dollar losing about two-10ths […] Read more

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Spring wheat premium widening over winter wheat

Row crop futures stuck in sideways range

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News June 17, 2020

MarketsFarm — All eyes remain on weather conditions in U.S. grain and oilseed markets, with soybeans and corn stuck in sideways patterns while seasonal harvest pressure causes the spring wheat premium to widen over the winter wheats. The advancing winter wheat harvest has weighed on Chicago and Kansas City winter wheat contracts recently, with reports […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Prices dip due to stronger loonie

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News June 5, 2020

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were down by varying degrees for the week ended Thursday. Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat was steady to lower, Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) was down, and Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) slipped a few cents. Increased strength in the Canadian dollar weighed on values, while support […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Net short position reduced in canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News May 19, 2020

MarketsFarm — Rising futures prices saw speculators exiting short positions in canola and adding to a growing net long in soybeans, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The net managed money short position in ICE Futures canola came in at 38,738 contracts on Tuesday, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids weaken with seeding underway

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News May 18, 2020

MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids in Western Canada lost ground during the week ended Thursday, with losses in U.S. futures and improving Prairie seeding weather weighing on values. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down by 50 cents to $1 per tonne, according to price quotes from a […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Funds cover canola shorts, but still bearish on corn

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News May 9, 2020

MarketsFarm — Speculators reduced their net short position in canola during the first week of May and added to their net long position in soybeans, while placing fresh bearish bets on corn, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The net managed money short position […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mixed

By MarketsFarm, GFM Network News May 2, 2020

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed during the week ended Friday, with some gains observed in Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat, and a mixed tone for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR). Durum (CWAD) saw small losses. Average CWRS (13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were steady to up by $4 per […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Funds add to short position in canola, move to net long in soy

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News May 2, 2020

MarketsFarm — The net managed money short position in canola rose slightly in late April, while soybean speculators covered some of their bearish bets, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The net managed money short position in ICE Futures canola came in Tuesday at […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Most bids see increases

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News April 25, 2020

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly higher for the week ended Thursday. Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats improved and Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) was generally firm. Support came from steady to higher prices in U.S. markets, while a strong Canadian dollar put a lid […] Read more

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Fund short position edging down in canola

Prairie cash wheat: Most bids see gains on the week

CBOT weekly outlook: Spring wheat premium widening over winter wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Prices dip due to stronger loonie

Net short position reduced in canola

Prairie cash wheat: Bids weaken with seeding underway

Funds cover canola shorts, but still bearish on corn

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mixed

Funds add to short position in canola, move to net long in soy

Prairie cash wheat: Most bids see increases

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