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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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Advancements in Agricultural Research - Kathy Larson

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Finding balance: Sustainability of cow-calf production in Saskatchewan

Presentation by Kathy Larson, Professional research associate and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program agricultural economist, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

This talk touches on the economic sustainability of cow-calf operations and share results from the financial analysis of practices with soil health or sustainability claims.