Over the past month, above-average precipitation and normal temperatures have resulted in optimal growing conditions for Ontario and a large portion of the U.S. Midwest. The two-week forecast for the […] Read more
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Rain and heat make for promising crop conditions
Areas where crops were planted on time should see good yields
Soybean industry has choices
Soy Canada executive director outlines big picture for the crop
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s soybean industry must navigate forks in the road. During a late June meeting in Dauphin, Man., Soy Canada executive director Brian Innes told growers they should […] Read more
Expect volatility in soybean market from tariff trade distortion
Large U.S. crop and weaker export demand will overhang North American values
The most recent U.S. and Canadian crop surveys indicate that above average yields are expected for Ontario and U.S. corn and soybean crops. Quick lookSoybeans: China is buying soybeans, meal […] Read more
China to be a major buyer of U.S. corn in the 2024/25 crop year
Dry conditions could lead China to buy corn this summer, which would be bullish for new crop prices
The ongoing Northern Hemisphere wheat harvest continues to pressure world wheat values. The North American weather premium in corn and soybean markets has evaporated due to optimal growing conditions. Quick […] Read more
Wheat futures market remains volatile
Early U.S. yields better than expected; Russian wheat not dominating like last year
The Northern Hemisphere wheat harvest is in the early stages. Corn and soybean markets are factoring in a risk premium due to uncertainty in U.S. production. Quick lookSoybeans: Brazil and […] Read more
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prairie wheat bids trend lower with U.S. futures
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada fell sharply lower during the week ended June 13, seeing a continuation of the previous week’s declines as losses in the United States futures […] Read more
Feed weekly: Prairie barley market steady with good new crop projections
Feed barley bids are holding relatively steady in Western Canada, showing little movement over the past month as end users await the new crop amid relatively favourable growing conditions. Drought […] Read more
June Supply and Demand report has little effect on grain markets
To broker Ryan Ettner of Allendale Inc. the June supply and demand reports from the United States Department of Agriculture has little impact on the markets for June 12. “Given […] Read more
ICE weekly: Canola futures volatile amidst selling, rainy weather
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) canola futures went on a rollercoaster ride during the week ended June 12. The July contract failed to record consecutive gains or losses during the week, with […] Read more
Fund short position grows in canola
Fund traders were back on the sell side of the canola market in early June, putting on fresh bearish bets and growing their net short position, according to the latest […] Read more