Glacier FarmMedia – Ukraine’s Maritime Administration has announced that the country’s ports will remain closed until the Russian invasion is over, putting a halt to old crop exports. That is […] Read more
Tag Archives grain markets
Fate of Ukrainian wheat crop uncertain
Winter wheat will be more dependent on rains but war will affect spring-planted crops
Grain markets reach historic highs in March
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect wheat prices the most moving forward
World grain and oilseed markets have incorporated a risk premium due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ontario corn, soybean and wheat prices have made fresh historical highs during the […] Read more
Soybean markets poised to respond based on war footing
Corn and soy supplies expect to hit historical lows at end of crop year
Editor’s note: This market analysis was mostly-prepared before the impact of the Russian invasion into Ukraine. As a result, many global commodities are in sway due to a multitude of […] Read more
Risk premium factors in futures market for corn, soybeans
U.S. supply also tighter than anticipated
Two main factors are influencing Ontario corn and soybean prices. First, the futures markets are incorporating a risk premium due to uncertainty in South American production. Drier conditions in Argentina […] Read more
South American soybean production may cause market volatility
Corn prices remain high due to feed demand, wheat in seasonal low
Ontario corn prices are relatively unchanged from last month. All three pillars of corn demand are at seasonal highs. Ontario corn exports are running ahead of year-ago levels while strong […] Read more
Strong energy prices support increased corn, soybean market values
Domestic market demand and uncertainty surrounding South American crops also contributing factors
Ontario soybean prices have risen $1 per bushel over the past month. The domestic market is being pulled higher by the energy complex and stronger meal values. Soybean exports are […] Read more
Most recent StatsCan crop survey shows 2021 was record year
Corn, soy and wheat all came in above 2020 levels, but slightly lower than September estimate
Statistics Canada released its November crop survey Dec. 3, showing Ontario corn production at 9.5 million tonnes. This was down from the September estimate of 9.6 million tonnes but up […] Read more
Another volatile holiday week for grain markets
MarketsFarm – As trading is most often volatile between Christmas and New Year’s, this week did not disappoint. Canola pretty much ran the gamut, swinging higher one day, falling back […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: All quiet on the CBOT front
MarketsFarm – The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is typically a time for the markets to slow down, and at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), that’s certainly […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: Transport issues, cold weather may affect prices
MarketsFarm – While significant price movement for pulses has been hard to find as 2022 approaches, major impacts can still be felt when it comes to supply chains. “This time […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
