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U.S. farmers face harsh economics with record corn supplies in silos

Growers miscalculated when they held on to corn rather than booking sales, experts say

Farmers across the United States are kicking themselves for putting off corn sales after fields dried up in May and June, fueling expectations for higher prices and smaller harvests. Instead, prices tanked as rains saved the crop. The size and speed of the price collapse stung farmers and left their storage bins stuffed with record amounts of corn.



The USDA forecasts a little more than two billion bushels of U.S. corn carryout in 2019- 20.

Why there’s so much U.S. anxiety over corn

U.S. corn stocks-to-use ratio is expected to inflate to a bloated 29 per cent next crop year, shredding already low prices

Glacier FarmMedia – Corn prices are going to tank in 2020-21, according to a leading agricultural economist from the United States corn belt. Why it matters: The U.S. market sets the base price for corn and many other crops in Canada, although Ontario producers are often buffered by a lower Canadian dollar. The U.S. Department […] Read more


Chinese demand for Canadian soybeans has been non-existent.

Canadian dollar cushioning soy, corn prices

Oilseed crush has favoured canola over soybeans in Canada

Ontario wheat, corn and soybean prices are relatively unchanged, compared to two weeks ago. It’s that time of year where the grain and oilseed markets are focused on demand and South American growing conditions. Quick look Soybeans: Global soybean futures functioning to encourage demand. Corn: Local markets are encouraging corn imports. Wheat: Risk premium in […] Read more

Ontario weather was good for corn pollination.

Cool weather persists and will affect Ontario crop yields

Tours of the U.S. Midwest are finding lower yields than predicted by USDA

Temperatures in Ontario have been two to three degrees Celsius below normal over the past 30 days. Precipitation has been quite variable with the bulk of the central and northern regions receiving 40 per cent to 80 per cent of normal rainfall. Quick look Soybeans: The Ontario soybean crop is expected to have lower protein […] Read more

At this stage of the season, we’re rating the Ontario crop 38 per cent good to excellent, 40 per cent fair and 22 per cent poor to very poor.

All eyes on today’s USDA supply and demand report

An updated acreage survey will shed new light on how many acres did not get planted

Precipitation has been quite variable across the Ontario cropping region throughout the month of July. Western counties received average precipitation but a large portion of the central and northern counties have received less than 40 per cent of normal precipitation. Eastern counties have received average to slightly below-average rainfall. Early yield estimates for Ontario corn […] Read more


Ontario wheat harvest should be underway in late July.

Tight Ontario crop supplies to keep local demand strong

Low corn stocks and fewer wheat acres with quality concerns should support local prices

Corn and soybean markets continue to digest growing conditions on both sides of the border. Ontario received 40 per cent to 60 per cent of normal precipitation from June 15 through July 14. Crop conditions have improved after a very wet spring, therefore, most producers are projecting average type yields. Our contacts in Ontario believe […] Read more

Brazilian soybean harvest is currently ahead of last year’s pace.

Canada in China’s soybean market penalty box

Ontario corn exports continue to be strong, likely meaning tight supplies in the province

Over the past two weeks, Ontario corn and soybean prices have dropped 15 to 20 cents per bushel for both old and new crop positions. Soft and hard red winter wheat prices are down 35 to 50 cents per bushel. Grain and oilseed futures are functioning to encourage demand through lower prices. Wheat futures are […] Read more