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Farmers have been hard-pressed to find dry enough days to harvest soybeans in Ontario.
Business, Crops, Markets/Business

Rain continues to hamper North American harvest

Tariff war has implications on how U.S. farmers usually sell their crop

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Ontario farmers have harvested 25 per cent of the soybeans and 15 per cent of the corn as of Oct. 7. Harvest selling pressure along with the stronger Canadian dollar has weighed on the corn and wheat markets. However, Canadian soybean prices are holding value due to strong Chinese demand. Quick look Soybeans: Ontario market […] Read more
Some soybeans have been harvested in Ontario, but recent rains have stalled progress.
Markets, Markets/Business

Trade war between U.S. and China continues to alter trade flows

China is buying from Argentina and Argentina is buying from the U.S.

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Ontario grain and oilseed markets have traded in a sideways range over the past couple weeks. Farmers in Ontario have harvested about eight per cent of the soybean crop while the corn harvest will begin in a couple weeks. The Ontario forecast looks variable over the next week. Quick look Soybeans: Market structure favours China […] Read more
The ProFarmer American yield tour found a decent, but not record corn crop growing.
Markets, Markets/Business

Soybean price continues to be pressured

The Ontario soybean and corn crops look to be progressing well, but much of the winter wheat crop ended up as feed

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Ontario cropping regions received above normal precipitation over the past 30 days, enhancing crop development for corn and soybeans. The corn crop is in the grain filling stage while pod filling is nearly complete for soybeans. The bulk of the winter wheat crop has been harvested while combines have rolled over limited acres of spring […] Read more
World corn ending stocks for 2018-19 have been revised upward, but remain well below the 10-year average.
Crops, Markets, Markets/Business

Watch for stronger commodity sales opportunities during the fall period

Markets are more sensitive to changes in supply than they were 10 years ago

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The grain and oilseed markets are digesting the Aug. 10 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. U.S. corn and soybean yields came in on the high side of pre-report estimates setting a negative tone for the futures market. The 2018-19 U.S. soybean carryout will be a record. However, the downside is limited due to […] Read more
Corn market remains bleak due to good U.S. growing conditions, despite lower stocks
Crops, Markets, Markets/Business

Corn market remains bleak due to good U.S. growing conditions, despite lower stocks

Soybean prices continue to be hit by Chinese tariffs on American soybeans

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The June 27 USDA report showed that U.S. farmers planted more corn, soybeans and spring wheat. The recent Statistics Canada planting survey showed that there was no change to Ontario soybean acres while there was a marginal decline in planted area for corn. Optimal growing conditions across North America have enhanced yield prospects for corn, […] Read more
American farmers are only slightly behind normal planting progress.
Markets

U.S. crop planting on schedule, but corn carry-out could still be tight

China-U.S. trade threats are causing uncertainty in global grains and oilseed trade

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Grain and oilseed markets continue to digest northern hemisphere weather and crop conditions. Australia remains dry as farmers begin winter grain sowing. Precipitation levels have improved in Argentina for winter wheat seeding but have delayed the corn and soybean harvests. The Brazilian soybean harvest is in the final stages; however, drier conditions have plagued the […] Read more
Speculative buying sees canola prices firm up
Crops, Markets

Speculative buying sees canola prices firm up

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Winnipeg | CNS Canada – ICE Canada canola prices bounced around within a wide range during the week ended November 17, but finished on a firmer note as a rally in Chicago Board of Trade soybeans gave canola a boost. Any strength was largely tied to chart-based speculative buying, with no real fresh fundamental news […] Read more

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