MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market tested major chart support during the week ended Wednesday, but could be due for some choppy activity and eventual strength over the next […] Read more
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ICE weekly outlook: Choppy canola trade likely
CBOT weekly outlook: Market stuck in range until acreage report
MarketsFarm — Until the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues its next acreage report, expect the Chicago Board of Trade to remain stuck within a range, a trader said. “Until the […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat, soybeans slightly lower after midday rise
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat and soybean futures settled slightly lower on Wednesday as forecasts for cooler weather lifted expectations for better crop conditions after this week’s hot spell, […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soy slip on rains, crop ratings
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures extended losses on Tuesday as crops in the U.S. Midwest were poised to benefit from rains, traders said. Technical selling and […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn pulls back from five-year high
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade grain futures settled down on Monday after corn touched a five-year high and soybeans reached a one-year peak, as forecasts for rain […] Read more
Funds remain short canola and soybeans
MarketsFarm — Fund traders continue to hold onto a large net short position in the canola market, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report from the U.S. Commodity […] Read more
Timing of planted acreage surveys creates confusion on actual plantings
It will be another month until it is known if farmers actually planted their intended corn acres
Quick look Soybeans: Ontario soybeans will see significant competition from U.S. soybeans for the rest of this crop year. Corn: U.S. corn yield needs to drop below 155 bushels per […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn tops three-week high on heat wave
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures exceeded a three-week high on Friday and soybeans advanced as forecasts for a heat wave fuelled concerns about potential damage to crops growing […] Read more
Soil nitrate tests low in wet, cool year
OMAFRA’s screening shows that soil nitrate levels are about 25 per cent lower than average
Pre side-dress nitrogen tests across Ontario have lower-than-average nitrate levels this season. Why it matters: This year’s results show that nitrate level recommendations for side-dressing and top-dressing may vary for […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat hits one-week top after USDA report
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures climbed to their highest in more than a week after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered its forecast of global wheat production […] Read more
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