MarketsFarm — Farmers in the U.S. could grow a record-large soybean crop in 2022, according to early predictions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released at their annual Agricultural Outlook […] Read more
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Early USDA forecast points to record-large 2022 soybean crop
U.S. grains: Wheat limit up after Russia invades Ukraine
Soyoil futures hit all-time high on vegoil supply concerns
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures spiked by their daily trading limit on Thursday to their highest since mid-2012 and corn futures touched eight-month peaks after Russian forces attacked […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Russia-Ukraine tensions fuelling rallies
MarketsFarm — Russia’s incursion into Ukrainian territory, which has intensified an already tense standoff between Russia and the West, has had a bullish effect for grain prices on the Chicago […] Read more
With fertilizer costs high and seed scarce, U.S. farmers turn to soy
'These prices are just crazy'
Chicago | Reuters — North Dakota farmer Jennifer Meyer typically devotes at least 20 per cent of her 2,500-acre farm to corn, which provides a convenient feed for the cattle […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat, soybeans touch nine-year peaks
Concerns about disrupted Black Sea region exports lift markets
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures climbed to a more than nine-year peak on Wednesday and corn notched a fresh eight-month high as escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions threatened to disrupt […] Read more
China expected to remain major grain buyer
It’s thought 20 to 25 million tonnes of imported corn are used annually to replace table scraps previously fed to hogs
Glacier FarmMedia – China doubled its grain purchases in 2021, helping spur the bull run in grain markets, but what’s in store for this year? Dan Basse, president of AgResource […] Read more
Resilience in variable conditions critical for Ontario corn hybrids
Claims suggesting better management and climate change are the main drivers of higher corn yields are, if true, likely only relevant in ideal conditions
A recent study published by University of Lincoln Nebraska (ULN) researchers suggests today’s high corn yields are a direct result of better management and changes in, rather than improved genetics. […] Read more
Saskatchewan forage rainfall insurance to adjust for hot spells
SCIC also expanding crop roster for contract price option
Saskatchewan forage and corn growers whose crops are insured against below-normal rainfall can expect a beneficial bump starting this year if those crops get cooked in high heat. The Saskatchewan […] Read more
U.S. grains: Rising Russia-Ukraine tensions stoke rallies
Most-active CBOT wheat books biggest daily jump in 3-1/2 years
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures surged six per cent on Tuesday in the steepest daily jump in 3-1/2 years while corn rallied three per cent […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soy, corn futures extend winning streak
CBOT wheat ends mixed
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures rose for the third day in a row on Friday on concerns about harvests in Brazil and Argentina […] Read more