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ICE Close: Canola Down Sharply Again

Canola futures posted sharp losses for the second session in a row on Thursday as losses elsewhere spilled over to weigh on values. 

Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed futures were both softer on the day, with declines in crude oil contributing to the bearish sentiment in world vegetable oils. Speculative positioning also weighed on values, although relatively wide crush margins remained somewhat supportive on the other side. 

A storm bringing snow to much of southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba will likely cause seeding delays in the region, especially if fields are slow to dry out due to cool temperatures in the forecasts. 

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Pheromone Trapping - Western Bean Cutworm

Video: Pheromone Trapping - Western Bean Cutworm

Back at the Weed Management Field Day, and while weed management is an important topic here, we aren't just learning about weed control at today's event. Pest control is another topic of interest this time of year. We were also fortunate enough to get some insights into research happening on Western Bean Cutworm.