Provisions in the recently passed U.S. budget bill to restrict the use of imported used cooking oil and tallow to make biofuelwill be good news for oilseeds
ICE Canada Weekly: Canola’s slide likely to continue
If dryness not alleviated, canola would turnaround
With the speculative fund selling and relatively decent crop conditions on the Canadian Prairies, a broker said canola futures have little option but to continue falling back.
Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.
Research looks for new canola markets
Researchers and companies are working together in an effort to transform canola meal into high-value products
Manitoba’s canola industry is poised to evolve beyond oil production, focusing on innovations in plant-based proteins,biodegradable packaging and fermentation technologies.
New canola hybrid could expand U.S. acreage
Company hopes new hybrid will push the oilseed into drier parts of North America, such Montana, South Dakota and Kansas
BASF’s new canola hybrid is more tolerant of high temperatures at flowering and reaches and blooms about five to seven daysearlier than most hybrids on the market, which could help it avoid the summer heat.
Canada’s trade deficit narrows in May, US exports drop to lowest since pandemic
Exports to countries other than U.S. rise, but not enough to offset losses like canola exports to China
Canada's trade deficit in May narrowed after a record-breaking deficit in April as total exports rose and imports fell even as the impact of U.S. tariffs dented shipments south of the border, data showed on Thursday.
Crucifer still dominant flea beetle species eating Manitoba canola
Striped flea beetles have also made inroads in Manitoba canola fields, but crucifer flea beetles have been the bigger insect pest causing farmers crop damage in 2025
Striped flea beetles have also made inroads in Manitoba canola fields, but crucifer flea beetles have been the bigger insect pest causing farmers crop damage in 2025.
ICE Weekly: Trade talks, weather lifting canola prices
Multiple factors driving canola’s rally
Trade discussions between Canada and the United States as well as dry weather have driven canola’s rally on the Intercontinental Exchange during the week ended July 2, 2025.
Using nematodes to control crop pests
Alberta research and U.S. commercialization suggest soil-dwelling nematodes could become a practical option for Prairie pest control
Alberta research and U.S. commercialization suggest soil-dwelling nematodes could become a practical option for Prairie pest control.
Farmland price drop predicted
Analysis says market correction could see values fall by 50 per cent
A technical analysis of Saskatchewan farmland values reveals they could be on the verge of tumbling by more than 50 per cent.
