CBOT December 2023 corn with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans climb as U.S. crop concerns grow

Crop tour forecasts crops below USDA estimates

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybeans and corn climbed on Monday after a U.S. farm survey predicted smaller crop production than government forecasts due to hot, dry conditions across the U.S. Midwest. Wheat dipped on weak demand for U.S. crops, coupled with competition from cheap Russian supplies. Chicago Board of Trade most-active soybeans gained 18 […] Read more

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Canada says will join as third party in U.S.-Mexico corn dispute

Mexico's measures 'not scientifically supported,' ministers say

Reuters — Canada said Friday it will participate as a third party in dispute settlement proceedings between the U.S. and Mexico regarding genetically modified (GM) corn in imported tortillas and dough, citing concerns about Mexico’s stance on the matter. The decision follows Washington’s request for a dispute settlement panel through the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which […] Read more

CBOT November 2023 soybeans with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soybeans climb on weather risk, export demand

Pro Farmer tour predicts corn, soy crops below USDA estimate

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybeans climbed on Friday, bolstered by extreme heat and mixed results on the final day of a Midwest crop tour. Corn traded much of the day mixed, ending just under even as crop production remains robust, despite recent yield-eroding weather. Wheat fell as global supplies remain plentiful, though signs of […] Read more

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Ukraine asks Lebanon to bar Syrian ship carrying ‘stolen’ corn

Corn taken from multiple storage units, Ukraine alleges

Beirut | Reuters — Ukrainian officials on Thursday asked Lebanon to bar a Syrian state-owned cargo ship carrying allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain from docking in Lebanon’s Tripoli port, according to the Ukrainian embassy and a diplomatic note seen by Reuters. The Ukrainian mission said in comments to Reuters that the Finikia was transporting 6,000 metric […] Read more

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Feed weekly outlook: Barley, wheat prices now steady

U.S. corn imports keep lid on barley values

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat didn’t change much for the most part during the week ended Thursday, according to Erin Harakal of Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “This week it has been pretty steady compared to the end of last week,” Harakal said, noting barley prices dropped about $20 per tonne. “Just […] Read more


CBOT November 2023 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soybeans up as heat risk in focus

Weak demand erodes corn, wheat

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures firmed for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by strong exports and supply uncertainty as hot, dry weather cast uncertainty over U.S. prospects. Corn inched down as the market assessed results from this week’s Pro Farmer crop tour. Wheat eased as traders weighed strong global supplies against […] Read more

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Maintain vigilance to prevent silo gas exposure

This season’s weather trends should limit risk

The mid-range weather forecast shows continued occasional rains through September in Ontario, so the risk of elevated nitrates in harvested corn should remain low. That doesn’t mean producers of corn silage should let down their guard in protecting themselves and employees against silo gas poisoning. When filling conventional tower silos, ensure sufficient ventilation and, if […] Read more

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U.S. grains: soybeans end higher amid extreme heat, crop tour findings

Wheat ticked higher as traders assessed the latest Russian attack on a Ukrainian grain port

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean and corn futures firmed on Wednesday, supported by hot, dry conditions that compound signs of stress found in initial results of a widely followed U.S. Midwest field tour. Wheat also ticked higher as traders assessed the latest Russian attack on a Ukrainian grain port and monitored North American spring […] Read more


CBOT November 2023 soybeans with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soy, corn fall on crop tour’s promising early reports

Egypt wheat tender signals demand

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybeans fell on Tuesday as above-average crop scouting during a Midwest tour outweighed hot, dry weather in U.S. growing belts. Corn was also pressured by promising early crop tour results, but found support in a recent spate of export sales. Wheat ended higher as global demand remains strong, though an […] Read more

CBOT November 2023 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soybeans run up to three-week high on hot, dry weather

Wheat eases on Ukrainian export efforts

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybeans rose for a fourth straight session on Monday, reaching a three-week high as hot, dry U.S. conditions fueled concerns over crop stress. Wheat fell as Ukraine sought new Black Sea avenues for export, adding pressure to corn futures. Markets were awaiting results from the annual Pro Farmer crop tour, […] Read more