Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain futures slumped on Friday under pressure from the rising U.S. dollar, with corn futures approaching a two-month low. “Everybody’s looking at the dollar,” said […] Read more
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U.S. grains: Rising dollar knocks corn near two-month low
TPP deal to pressure Canadian dairy farmers, Saputo says
Reuters — Canadian farmers will get squeezed between new trade deals that allow more dairy imports to enter the country and slow-growing domestic consumption, Saputo’s CEO said on Thursday. The […] Read more
Canada to review TPP pact, seek public input
Ottawa | Reuters –– Canada’s new Liberal government will review a landmark Pacific trade deal negotiated by the outgoing Conservatives and wants public input on the accord, Trade Minister Chrystia […] Read more
Cereals North America: Communication key to improved grain transportation
Winnipeg | CNS Canada –– Canada’s grain transportation system is running relatively smoothly for the time being, but there is still plenty of room for improvement — and better communication […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat eases off four-week high on export slump
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat eased off a four-week high on Thursday amid disappointing export sales and forecasts for more rain relief in dry U.S. growing belts, which offset […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures fall third straight session
Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures lost ground for a third consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by slack wholesale beef demand and preliminary cash price weakness, […] Read more
Pulses: Lentil-based beer unveiled in Saskatchewan
CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, Nov. 5. • Shortages and resulting high local prices in India remain at […] Read more
Global markets: U.S. jobless claims rise
CNS Canada — The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. EGYPT EXPECTED TO IMPORT A WIDER VARIETY OF FOOD — Despite currency issues that have put […] Read more
Feed: Hail storms hit southern Australia
CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Thursday, Nov. 5. • The president of AgResource told delegates at a conference […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle futures slump by 3-cents price limit
Chicago/Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures settled down by their 3-cents per lb daily price limit on Wednesday, in anticipation of weaker prices for market-ready, or cash cattle, traders […] Read more
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