Crops
Geneva | Reuters — A food security crisis stoked by the Ukraine war is set to push more people to flee their homes in poorer countries, driving record levels of […] Read more
Crops
Food crisis will drive record displacement levels higher, UN refugee chief says
Feed weekly outlook: Rains boost Prairie grain prospects
MarketsFarm — Heavy rains in Alberta and western Saskatchewan over the past week should give grain crops a good start to the growing season — and put some pressure on […] Read more
Biden signs ocean shipping bill in bid to reduce backlogs
Washington | Reuters — U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday signed legislation to improve oversight of ocean shipping, which lawmakers say will help curb inflation and ease export backlogs. The […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat jumps on weaker U.S. dollar
Midwest heat lifts corn, soy
Indianapolis | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat climbed on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and continued uncertainty as Ukraine attempts to move grain exports through the Black […] Read more
Soybean update for Ontario
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of June 13
Soybeans range from VE (emergence) to the fourth trifoliate leaf stage. The majority of the crop was planted in May, although sporadic showers meant that some could not be planted […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Other factors trump seasonal pressure on canola
MarketsFarm — Despite the losses canola and other crops have incurred during the week of June 13, prices have remained rather high, according to a trader. “Even though we got […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: U.S. interest rate decision could shake futures
Heat in forecast keeping U.S. corn supported
MarketsFarm — Commodity prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) were certainly affected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) monthly supply/demand estimates released last Friday — but may […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat eases on harvest pressure
Nearby corn firms, July soybeans also lower
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures ended lower on Wednesday, led by K.C. hard red winter wheat, as the harvest progressed and forecasts signalled continued dry weather for combines […] Read more
Turkey says Ukraine grain ships could avoid mines
Russia offers safe passage
Ankara/United Nations | Reuters — Russia on Wednesday said it has offered “safe passage” for Ukraine grain shipments from Black Sea ports but is not responsible for establishing the corridors […] Read more
Cargill plans to close U.K. rapeseed crush plant
Fewer U.K. farmers growing crop
London | Reuters — Cargill plans to close its rapeseed crush facility in Hull, eastern England, the global commodities trader said Tuesday. The mill, which Cargill has been operating since […] Read more
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