Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn and soybean futures turned lower on Thursday, reversing from one-week highs on technical selling and pressured by steep gains in the dollar that made […] Read more
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U.S. grains: Corn, soy turn lower on technical selling, dollar surge
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle close higher, hogs lower
Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures gained on Thursday in anticipation of an increase in prices for market-ready (cash) cattle by Friday, traders said. Investors adjusted […] Read more
Mustard growers relish price spike from supply squeeze
Reuters — From Canada to India, there is a squeeze on mustard that has put producers in a pickle. Prices of the yellow condiment dabbed on hot dogs and pretzels […] Read more
Feed: Australia prepares for dry weather
CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Thursday, Oct. 22. • CBOT corn futures were down one to two cents […] Read more
Pulses: Raids on pulse hoarders in India
CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday morning, Oct. 21. • Shortages and resulting high local prices in India remain […] Read more
Global markets: Apple in China, U.S. oil rig flatlining
CNS Canada –– The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. APPLE CEO SAYS HE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT OPENING STORE IN CHINA — Apple CEO Tim […] Read more
Pearce: Winter wheat’s challenges go beyond just the seeding
For the past five growing seasons, winter wheat has taken it on the chin in terms of its status as one of the Big Three crops in Eastern Canada. Compared […] Read more
Man. corn harvest progresses rapidly despite moisture issues
CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn harvest is nearly finished and may be bringing farmers above-average yields, according to a provincial crop specialist — though some producers have had to make […] Read more
Alta. feed prices hang steady despite swings in quality
CNS Canada –– As harvest winds to a close across the Prairies, some feedlot operators say they’ve noticed more feed barley and feed wheat out there than they initially thought. […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybean prices expected to rise
CNS Canada –– The ongoing U.S. harvest has pressured CBOT corn and soybeans in recent sessions, but support for the commodities will ramp up long-term, moving prices higher, according to […] Read more
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