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Tight Supplies, Dry Prairies Support

Canola futures were strongly stronger on Tuesday due to ongoing concerns about tight supplies and dry conditions across the Prairies.

The rolling out of the November contract into January was a major feature in today’s trading, with one trader saying that crushers and other buyers are worried about the small amount of canola available on the market and are buying as much as they can. Additional support came from increases in European rapeseed and the Chicago soy complex, as well as continued dry conditions across drought-plagued Western Canada ahead of the winter.

Some pressure came from slightly lower Malaysian palm oil values.

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Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

Video: Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

In this episode, we’re sorting ewes into their breeding groups and introducing them to unrelated rams. Moving rams between barns always comes with challenges, but once the boys meet their ewes, everyone was eager to settle in!

We also welcome back a returning customer who purchased a Suffolk ram from us last year. This season, she chose a Dorset cross ram, now named Benny, to strengthen her flock’s genetics. It’s always rewarding to see repeat customers who value the quality of our breeding stock.

Arnie then tours the crop fields as harvest season approaches. Despite drought conditions this summer, the crops are looking surprisingly good. We close the day with evening feedings and one last look at the rams with their new breeding groups.

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