
Rapeseed and canola prices fell 6-9% over three days as improved South American soybean prospects, expected lower US biofuel demand and speculative fund liquidation drove the decline. Winnipeg January canola dropped about 9% to CAD 595 per tonne, and Paris February rapeseed fell 4%.
Falling rapeseed and canola prices reduce the cost of canola meal and oil for feed, and the bearish outlook for biofuel demand may keep pressure on meal and oil values.
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Speculative fund liquidation and expected lower US biofuel demand drove oilseed and vegetable oil declines on Nov 22, which is consistent with the soyoil slide.