We estimate that Ontario farmers will have planted 50 per cent of their corn and 10 per cent of their soybeans by May 10. The crop planting pace is in […] Read more
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More U.S.-China trade spats could hit crop prices
North American crop planting is ahead of normal
South American new crop weighs on global markets
Ethanol plant closures in U.S. reduce demand for corn
World corn and soybean markets are under pressure due to favourable spring weather in the United States and strong competition from South America for export business. Weaker energy prices are […] Read more
Grain price slump attracts bargain-hunting by importers
Hamburg | Reuters — The collapse in grain prices caused by concern about the global impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus has generated some bargain-buying by importing countries, traders said on […] Read more
U.S. crop fundamentals change as harvest arrives
A reduction in supply as of early September has improved crop prices
Above normal temperatures over the past month have accelerated development for corn and soybeans. We estimate that 60 per cent of the Ontario soybean crop was dropping leaves and 30 […] Read more
Analysts predict wild ride in meat, grain markets
‘We’ve never experienced a year like this,’ say analysts about the pork, corn market
Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a wild ride in meat and grain markets in coming months, analysts told the Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference. The meat market may […] Read more
Weather effects could have large impact on U.S. crop levels and carryout
Fewer planted acres of corn will have an effect on other crop supplies and pricing
Ontario has received 115 per cent to 150 per cent of normal precipitation over the past 30 days; rainfall in the northern counties has been greater than 150 per cent […] Read more
Grain prices show decline with little reason to reverse direction
Corn, soybeans and wheat all have negative forecasts entering the growing season
Central Canada has received average to above-average precipitation over the past 30 days providing sufficient moisture for planting and early crop development. The macro situation for Ontario grain prices is […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Spring weather may swing Prairie feed markets
MarketsFarm — Weather conditions have the potential to swing feed grain markets in Western Canada over the next few weeks, although prices generally remain steady for the time being. “Spring […] Read more
Chinese demand for Canadian soybeans goes quiet
Traders are connecting Canada’s arrest of a Huawei employee with the slower demand
Compared to two weeks ago, Ontario grain and oilseed prices are relatively unchanged for old crop delivery positions. However, new crop prices are unchanged to slightly lower. Seasonally, farmer selling […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soy down as supplies outweigh China demand
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to three-week lows on Thursday as improving crop prospects in South America overshadowed renewed Chinese demand for U.S. shipments. Corn futures also […] Read more