Universities and private companies continue the develop and research crops, but they are dealing with the imperative to conduct the research apart to assure farmer and co-operator safety. Why it […] Read more
Corn
Field-level research continues, but with COVID-19 distancing
Private and public research continues in the field, but some lab work is shut down
U.S. grains: Export hopes push soy, corn, wheat futures higher
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean, corn and wheat futures rose on Thursday as recent declines spurred demand for imports of all three commodities, traders said. Bargain-buying and short-covering contributed […] Read more
Cool temps slow crop progress
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for April 23
While the growing season started early in many regions, cooler temperatures over the last week have slowed progress. Manure applications continue where soil conditions are fit. Cereals Winter wheat planted […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Crude volatility holds down corn, soy
MarketsFarm — Hit by an unprecedented crash in North American crude oil prices, particularly this week, corn and soybeans have struggled at the Chicago Board of Trade, according to Terry […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn gains on short-covering
Soy firms on export deal
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose 2.4 per cent on Wednesday as traders unwound bearish bets following the market’s decline to its lowest since September 2009 on Tuesday, […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Slaughterhouse closures lead to adjustments
MarketsFarm — The closure of one of Canada’s largest beef slaughterhouses will lead to adjustments in the cattle feeding sector, as animals will be fed longer but on different rations. […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn hits lowest since September 2009
Soybeans firm on bargain buying; wheat mixed
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures fell 1.4 per cent on Tuesday to a fresh 10-1/2-year low as crumbling demand for fuel due to the global coronavirus pandemic threatened […] Read more
Klassen: Uncertainty defines feeder market
'Hope' factor remains supportive
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were down $3-`$5 on average while calves were unchanged to down $2. Sales were characterized by low volumes and limited buying interest. […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn sinks to lowest since 2009 as crude oil turns negative
Russian export curbs support CBOT wheat
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade corn futures sagged 2.6 per cent to its lowest since September 2019, with a plunging crude oil market slashing demand for ethanol, […] Read more
Global grain supply chains hit with Minor COVID-19 snags
Commodities continue to move well in the United States and Canada
World grain and oilseed markets are digesting the March 31 United States Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings report while balancing demand implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quick look Soybeans: If […] Read more
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