Earlier in January, the corn and soybean futures market incorporated a risk premium due to the uncertainty in South American production. This risk premium in the market is eroding due […] Read more
Wheat
Market sends signals for more soybean acres
U.S. corn exports are running 131 per cent above last year
UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as India farm protesters widen blockade
Mumbai | Reuters — The United Nations human rights office called on Indian authorities and protesting farmers to exercise “maximum restraint” hours before the growers impose a nationwide road blockade […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans end lower, after rising on demand optimism
U.S. winter wheat threatened by cold weather
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures ended lower on Friday after trading higher earlier on expectations of continued export demand eating into already tight U.S. stocks. Corn futures traded […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Grain exports, prices rise
MarketsFarm — As more Canadian feed grains make their way overseas, especially into China, domestic buyers may need to pay more secure supplies from emptying bins over the next few […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn slips after touching new high on Chinese demand
U.S. export, supply-demand data awaited for China update
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures ended lower on Thursday after hitting a 7-1/2-year high, supported by the U.S. Agriculture Department’s confirmation of strong Chinese demand. Soybeans closed higher […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn ends up off early declines, on export demand
Soybeans climb after two days of correction
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures ended higher on Wednesday as traders anticipated strong export sales would continue. Soybeans moved higher, as traders turned attention to the U.S. Department […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn falls after six-session gain
Wheat eases as Egypt tender favours Russian wheat, despite export tax
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures eased on Tuesday after six sessions of gains, as the market watched to see if a surge in Chinese demand would continue to […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn sets new high on export sales
Wheat falls even as Russia considers more export tax
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures climbed to 7-1/2-year highs on Monday, supported by continued export demand. Soybeans ended slightly weaker after climbing back from a 20-cent drop in […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn sets 7-1/2-year high on China sales
Chicago wheat also up, soybeans firm
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose more than two per cent on Friday and set a multi-year high after China booked its biggest purchase of U.S. corn to […] Read more
Prairie cash wheat: Lower U.S. prices, weaker loonie generate mixed results
MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed during the week ended Thursday, with Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) bids down and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) steady to […] Read more