Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat futures firmed on Friday, ending near a two-week high as the market assessed mixed global production prospects and brisk import demand. Corn eased as […] Read more
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Soybeans
U.S. grains: Wheat finds two-week high on strong global demand
Corn, soybeans little changed; wider markets encourage consolidation
Assessing soybean performance
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for September 22
Soybean harvest has begun, and yields have generally been good. Many growers are reporting above average yields. But there are fields that underperformed. For those fields that yielded less than […] Read more
Grains council tweaks numbers in latest supply and demand data
MarketsFarm — The International Grains Council (IGC) released its monthly supply and demand report Thursday, projecting a six million-tonne increase in total global grain production at 2.289 billion tonnes in […] Read more
Minnesota grain handler targeted in ransomware attack
Company instead issuing handwritten tickets for grain deliveries
Chicago | Reuters — Minnesota agricultural co-operative Crystal Valley said it had been targeted in a ransomware attack in recent days, making it the second Midwestern farm-services provider in a […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat firms on global supply issues
Oats also push corn higher
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat futures firmed on Thursday, strengthened by global supply concerns and a firming oat futures market on drought-stricken North American supplies. Corn and soybeans edged […] Read more
Crop plots showcase latest in technology at Crop Stop
Outdoor event allows demonstrations and growing crop plots
Farmers will come together in-person for a unique small-scale agronomy experience Sept. 23 and 24 at Discovery Farm Woodstock. Crop Stop, presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) in partnership […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Canola waiting on fresh news
MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market held rangebound during the week ended Wednesday, looking for some direction. “None of these markets are flashing any strong signals that there’s much […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soy jump despite rising harvest as oil, equities gain
Accelerating harvest amid dry U.S. forecast caps gains
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rebounded on Wednesday from four sessions of declines in a technical and fund-buying bounce fueled by rising crude oil and equities markets, more […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Harvest moving markets sideways
Updated, Sept. 22 — MarketsFarm — Harvesting continues to progress in both Canada and the United States, resulting in quiet activity at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). “Right now […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn eases as harvest progresses
Soybeans climb after reaching three-month low
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn eased for a fourth session on Tuesday as harvest progressed in the U.S., pressuring supplies, while a rallying dollar and lingering storm disruption cooled […] Read more
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