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ICE Close: Canola Dragged Down by Soybean Oil Losses

Canola futures suffered heavy losses to begin the week on weakness in Chicago soybean and soybean oil futures. 

The two US markets fell to their lowest in seven weeks amid uncertainty over US biofuel policy and rising trade tensions between the US and China after each country accused the other of undermining the terms of a mutual tariff pause struck last month. 

July canola lost $24.30 to $686.80, and November was down $20.70 at $667.90. 

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Home Grown Ontario Asparagus Harvest

Video: Home Grown Ontario Asparagus Harvest


It’s asparagus season in Ontario and it doesn’t get more local than this. ??

Meet Rebecca Compton of Dalton White Farms in Norfolk county. She is currently raising the 8th generation on her family farm where they grow asparagus, ginseng, and hazelnuts.

Watch the video to learn about asparagus harvest in Ontario and the importance of preserving farmland to keep farm business and food independence sustainable for years to come.

Look for asparagus at your local farmers’ market or grocery store right now. When you see the Foodland Ontario label, you know it's from a local Ontario Farm.

What’s your favourite way to enjoy asparagus? Drop your recipe below!