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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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Supplemental Nitrogen on Soybeans: Can Early Nitrogen Increase Yield?

Video: Supplemental Nitrogen on Soybeans: Can Early Nitrogen Increase Yield?

Can supplemental nitrogen help soybeans reach higher yield potential? Technical Agronomist Tim Sickman walks through an ongoing trial at the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Owensboro, Kentucky, exploring whether a modest amount of nitrogen applied at planting can support higher-yielding soybean environments.

The trial compares 30 pounds of supplemental nitrogen across both 15- and 30-inch rows, along with treatments that include sulfur and micronutrients. Similar trials conducted in 2024 and 2025 delivered a six- to seven-bushel yield response, prompting the team to expand the research this season.

Early observations show that treated soybeans are slightly taller and averaging about two additional nodes on the main stem. These added nodes could create more opportunities for blooms and pods, but the true results will come at harvest when the team evaluates pod development, seed fill and final yield.

In This Video:

Why high-yield soybeans may need supplemental nitrogen

Results from the 2024 and 2025 trials

Nitrogen treatments in 15- and 30-inch rows

Fertilizer placement and application methods

Differences in plant height and node counts

Potential effects on pod development and yield