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- Reporters prefer conversations over written statementsby Karen Briere on May 13, 2026 at 10:39 pm
A statement issued during an emergency or crisis makes sense. Otherwise, politicians, government departments, companies and organizations should always have someone ready to talk.
- Fund positioning contributes to stronger canola futuresby Bruce Burnett on May 13, 2026 at 9:53 pm
Managed money funds continued to push their investment chips on the long side of the ledger when it comes to the vegetable oil complex, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report for April 28.
- Improving canola demand should shrink year-end stocksby D'Arce McMillan on May 13, 2026 at 9:39 pm
The pace of canola exports and domestic use is running better than expected, and if the trend continues, the carryout at the end of the crop year might not be as burdensome as was expected.
- Check watering system before turning out cattleby Alexis Kienlen on May 13, 2026 at 9:13 pm
xProducers can use a simple check list to make sure their water system is prepared when they send cattle out to pasture.
- AM Market Report – May 13, 2026by Mike Jubinville on May 13, 2026 at 1:40 pm
GOOD MORNING…HERE IS YOUR MORNING MARKET NEWS OVERNIGHT GRAIN TRADE ICE canola futures are taking a rally pause this morning…trading $3 to $5/tonne lower. Chicago soybean futures are up 1 to 2 cents/bu after posting solid 13 cent gains yesterday. New crop bean futures hit a new high close for 2026, with a record trend Read more