Chicago | Reuters — U.S. farmers are aiming to expand plantings of corn, wheat and soybeans this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a prospective plantings report […] Read more
Soybeans
U.S. farmers aim to plant more corn, soy in 2023, but delays likely
Black Sea Grain Initiative extended
Wheat market unlikely to see another rally as Russian and Ukrainian wheat continues to move
Ontario corn, soybean and wheat prices are relatively unchanged from mid-March. Farmer selling tends to subside during late March and April as producers prepare for spring planting. Export demand for […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat down off Wednesday’s one-month high
USDA stocks, prospective plantings reports due out Friday
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell on Thursday on profit-taking after one-month highs a day earlier and reminders of strong competition for global export business, analysts said. Nearby […] Read more
Adopting a plan B in soybeans
Improving soil health interactions is key to unlocking higher yields
As the importance of soil health gains recognition, its reach extends beyond nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur. Boron, a micronutrient, is getting more attention among advisors and growers, mostly because […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Traders await stocks, plantings reports
USDA estimates due out Friday
MarketsFarm — Traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) will play close attention to a pair of reports due out from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat up on Cargill’s Russia decision
Corn firm ahead of U.S. planting report; soy up on Argentina concerns
Reuters — Chicago wheat futures rallied and closed higher on Wednesday, after global grain trader Cargill said it would take a further step back from the Russian market by no […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans, wheat gain on planting doubts
CBOT corn steadies
Reuters — U.S. wheat and soybean futures closed higher on Tuesday and corn closed nearly flat as traders had doubts about planting delays and adverse weather with an eye toward […] Read more
U.S. grains: Chicago grains up on U.S. planting uncertainty
Hard wheats 'leading the way'
Mexico City | Reuters — Chicago corn futures reversed losses to close higher on Monday on concerns about U.S. planting delays, and wheat and soy also made gains. Corn made […] Read more
Planting considerations for bio-strip tilling
Ontario grower shares experience from three-year trial on his Strathroy farm
Bio-strip tilling or bio-stripping is gaining attention from growers, particularly with the focus on sustainability and regenerative agriculture. It was also the subject of a presentation at the Innovative Farmers […] Read more
U.S. grains: Chicago grains higher after week of Black Sea doubts, China demand
Reuters – Chicago wheat rallied on Friday amid market talk of Russia possibly halting wheat exports, while corn futures continued to climb and closed higher for the second week in […] Read more
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