MarketsFarm – While the declines in canola prices can be partially attributed to the lack of major weather concerns on the Canadian Prairies and the early development of this year’s […] Read more
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ICE weekly outlook: The larger picture behind drop in canola
Opinion: Stepping ever closer to world hunger
While Ukraine can export a lot of grain, it’s not being allowed to do so
A month ago, a photo of a peasant household in one of the villages of northern Ukraine, liberated from Russian troops, was spread around social networks. It showed the occupiers […] Read more
Wheat production is in good shape, but trade flows uncertain
Ensuring Russia can satisfy traditional wheat markets will take political will
Over the past 30 days, as of mid-June, the Ontario growing region received normal to above normal precipitation and temperatures were two to three degrees Celsius above average levels. In […] Read more
Big corn crop expected for Ontario
Uncertainty remains on U.S. production; July weather will be key
By the end of last month, Ontario farmers had wrapped up planting operations for corn and soybeans. Crops held up fairly well through the derecho storm on May 21, which extended […] Read more
COVID-19 lockdowns could delay Chinese corn
Country has restricted movement to slow spread of the virus, making it difficult for farmers to return from their city jobs
Corn planting in one of China’s major producing areas could be delayed as many of the region’s millions of farmers struggle to return home from temporary city jobs because of […] Read more
Slow U.S. economic growth could depreciate Canadian dollar
Grain prices remain high, but a recession could change that
According to Statistics Canada, Ontario farmers will increase corn acres by eight per cent compared to last year and Ontario soybean acres will see a year-over-year increase of three per […] Read more
Uncertainty continues to drive grain prices
High energy prices, inflation and export demand all supportive but weather woes could increase volatility
Ontario elevator bids for corn and soybeans made fresh 52-week highs during mid-April for both old and new crop positions. Ontario farm stocks of corn and soybean will drop to […] Read more
USDA crop reports surprise analysts
Despite export ban from Ukraine, there hasn’t been an increase in export demand for U.S. corn and wheat
The markets are in a transition stage. Earlier in March, the focus was on nearby tight fundamentals due to the limited export potential from Russia and Ukraine. The “war premium” […] Read more
Global instability drives crop price effects in Ontario
Potential large crop in Brazil could limit Ukraine export impact
Ontario grain and oilseed markets continue to digest uncertainty in world production and trade due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The longer the conflict continues, the less likely that […] Read more
China’s soybean imports beat market expectations
Reuters – China’s soybean imports in the first two months of 2022 rose from the previous year, beating market expectations, according to March 7 customs data. China, the world’s top […] Read more
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