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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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How Have Recent Rains Changed Oklahoma Soil Conditions? - Mesonet Weather Report

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Recent rainfall has brought noticeable changes to soil moisture conditions across Oklahoma. In this edition of the Mesonet Weather Report, State Climatologist Gary McManus examines how recent rains have impacted soil conditions and what the latest data reveals about moisture levels across the state.