File photo of barley being unloaded at a grain terminal in Ukraine on June 23, 2022. (Photo: Reuters/Igor Tkachenko)

EU ag commissioner pushes for extension of Ukraine grain import ban

Restrictions due to expire Friday

Brussels/Bucharest | Reuters — The EU agriculture commissioner said on Tuesday said he believes the European Commission should extend a temporary ban on Ukraine imports into five neighouring EU states, as the measure helped boost exports outside the bloc. Ukraine has become entirely dependent on alternative European Union routes, called Solidarity Lanes, for its grain […] Read more

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Corn crop projection increased

Wheat market at seasonal low, and moving wheat out of Russia is becoming more difficult

From July 15 through Aug. 14, the Ontario growing region received 85 to 115 per cent of normal precipitation. Certain pockets northeast of Toronto received 150 to 200 per cent of normal rainfall. Temperatures were 2 to 3 C below normal. Ontario corn and soybean crops continue to develop under optimal conditions so we’ve increased […] Read more

700,000 tonnes of Ontario’s wheat crop is expected to be feed quality.

High quality Russian wheat influences all markets

Ontario corn at seasonal lows but European demand expected in fall

During July, the region west of Toronto received 150-200 per cent of normal precipitation. North and east of Toronto, farmers received 115-150 per cent of normal rainfall with isolated pockets along the border receiving 150-200 per cent. Temperatures have been normal to three degrees cooler than normal. Conditions have been favourable for corn and soybean […] Read more

Wheat growers need to be strategic sellers in 2023 and 2024 as global instability could create opportunities.

Timely rain and heat boost Ontario crop estimates

Declining U.S. crop quality could mean opportunities for Ontario growers in 2024

From June 22 through July 21, the Ontario growing region received 150 to 200 per cent of normal precipitation. Certain regions north of Windsor and north of Toronto received more than 200 per cent of normal rainfall. During the same 30-day period, temperatures were 2-3 degrees C cooler than normal west and south of Toronto. […] Read more

U.S. farmers planted 83.5 million acres of soybeans this spring, down four million acres from last year.

Trade surprised by June USDA acreage survey

Soybeans down, corn up from March report

As of July 8, the Ontario growing region has received average to above average precipitation while temperatures were one to three degrees below normal. Ontario corn, soybean and winter wheat crops have been developing under favourable conditions as the weather has been cooler and wetter than normal. Quick lookSoybeans: Strong competition from Brazil has reduced […] Read more


This wheat in Middlesex County on June 27 is maturing quickly, like the rest of the Ontario wheat crop.

Large acreage means bigger-than-average Ontario wheat crop

Lack of local demand keeps Ontario corn bids low despite broader market jump

The corn and soybean futures markets have incorporated a risk premium due to the uncertainty in production. Trades are comparing this year to 1998 when there was a widespread North American drought. As of June 24, southern Ontario received 60 to 85 per cent of normal precipitation over the previous 30 days. Isolated pockets received […] Read more

U.S. corn yield projections are being lowered in the USDA forecast due to drier conditions.

Dry weather trims yield estimates for North American crops

Crop conditions deteriorate in U.S. Midwest, Ontario could experience yield drags

From May 15 through June 15, the bulk of the Ontario growing region received 40-60 per cent of normal precipitation and some pockets received less than 40 per cent of normal. Timely rains are needed to sustain yield potential on the row crops. Winter wheat is experiencing yield drag due to drier conditions. Farmer selling […] Read more

Liberia-flagged bulker K Sukret, carrying grain under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, waits for inspection in the southern anchorage of Istanbul on May 17, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/Mehmet Emin Caliskan)

Black Sea grain shipments shrink amid Ukraine deal doubts, Cargill exec says

'Grey/black' fleet seen handling more Russian traffic

London | Reuters — South American grain exports are set to overshadow Black Sea shipments this year as doubts grow over a U.N.-backed Ukraine deal and international traders cut commercial activities in Russia, a top executive with major commodities group Cargill said. The Black Sea grain deal, which allows the safe passage of grains through […] Read more


Chinese soybean demand is lower than anticipated in the short term, but demand should increase two million tonnes from 2022-23 later in the year, favouring Brazilian soybeans over North American.

Brazilian soy bounty weighs on prices

New crop corn prices could be bullish if U.S. yields dip in face of dry weather

Ontario received average to below average precipitation in May and temperatures were cooler than normal. Ontario farmers have finished planting and emergence of the row crop is 10-14 days behind normal. The forecast calls for below normal precipitation and above average temperatures for June. Farmer selling has dried up, given current crop conditions. There are […] Read more

U.S. corn production is expected to reach a record 387.8 million tonnes, up nearly 40 million tonnes from last year and up 23 million tonnes from the five-year average.

Record corn, soybean crops predicted for U.S.

Both winter and hard red spring wheat will struggle to surpass year-ago levels

Weather in Ontario has been variable over the past month. Corn and soybean planting progressed rapidly in the southwest. The northern region has been plagued with excessive precipitation while central growing counties started field work. The Ontario winter wheat crop entered the flag leaf stage and conditions are favourable to sustain yield potential. Farmer selling […] Read more