Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat futures rose on Friday, as traders wrestled with conflicting signals — from concerns over export demand of U.S. crops to the potential of weather […] Read more
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U.S. grains: Chicago wheat stabilizes
Corn steady after lows; soybeans continue to slip
Russia will suspend grain exports for six weeks if quota runs out mid-May
Several supplies to Egypt might be affected, traders say
Moscow | Reuters — Russia, the world’s biggest wheat exporter, will suspend grain exports until July 1 once its export quota is exhausted, which is currently expected to happen in […] Read more
Funds add to net short position in canola
MarketsFarm — Fund traders put more new bearish bets on canola in the second week of April, adding to their net short position, according to the latest commitment of traders […] Read more
2020 crop season kicks off for Ontario farmers
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for April 16
The 2020 growing season has begun in Ontario with nitrogen applications being made to winter wheat, manure being applied and even corn being planted! Many have reported field conditions to […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady, demand quiet
MarketsFarm — Demand for feed grains has slowed down on the Prairies due to uncertainty in cattle markets posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many cattle processing and packing plants across […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat slumps after Egypt again passes on U.S. product
Soybeans slip on low exports, livestock feed worries
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures retreated on Thursday as worries over favourable weather dissipated and demand concerns resurfaced after top importer Egypt passed on U.S. wheat in a […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn futures set 3-1/2 year low as ethanol output tumbles
Soy futures consolidate after 3-1/2 week low
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures dropped to their lowest level in about 3-1/2 years on Wednesday as weekly ethanol output set a record low, reflecting weak demand for […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Poor ethanol demand weighing on corn
MarketsFarm — Losses in crude oil and ethanol have weighed heavily on grain and oilseed markets, with Chicago Board of Trade corn falling to fresh contract lows Wednesday. General uncertainty […] Read more
Funds still net-short on canola
MarketsFarm — Fund traders were on both sides of the canola market during the first week of April, reducing their net short position slightly, according to the latest commitment of […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans fall further on coronavirus demand risks
Wheat slides as U.S. crop ratings hold steady
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures slid lower on Tuesday as fears of demand destruction for livestock feed due the closure of several U.S. meat packing plants hung over […] Read more