MarketsFarm — The European Union will likely import more canola (rapeseed) this year than earlier thought, but any increased movement should come from Australia or Ukraine rather than Canada, according […] Read more
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USDA sees increased EU canola imports, no extra from Canada
U.S. also projects higher Canadian ending stocks
Morocco adjusts wheat import scheme in nod to Black Sea
Move could bump up competition among exporters
Rabat/Paris | Reuters — Morocco, a major cereal importer, has modified its wheat import subsidy scheme to make it easier for companies to bring in cargoes from the Black Sea […] Read more
Russia, U.S. bicker at UN over donating fertilizer to Syria
U.S. calls for Russia to distribute via UN
United Nations | Reuters — Russia and the United States bickered on Tuesday over whether Russian fertilizer could be donated to Syria as Moscow heightens complaints about obstacles to its […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Wide array of factors affecting grain prices
Corn, soy see speculative profit-taking
MarketsFarm — Recent rains in parts of South America, as well as a correction in the markets, have paused rallies in corn and soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat, corn, soy down on stronger U.S. dollar, interest rate fears
Uncertainty over Black Sea deal underpins corn, wheat
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell more than two per cent on Wednesday and corn and soybeans followed the trend lower, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Values pull back from upper ranges
Early U.S. estimate of planting intentions due out next week
MarketsFarm — Despite some bullish influences, commodity prices at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) were stepping back in mid-February. That movement wasn’t a surprise to Scott Capinegro of Barrington […] Read more
Russia says sanctions a barrier to Black Sea grain deal renewal
Reuters — Russia said Monday it would be “inappropriate” to extend the Black Sea grain deal unless sanctions affecting its agricultural exports are lifted and other issues are resolved. The […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soymeal touches highest since 2014
Spec buying, Argentina weather lifts meal futures; CBOT March corn, wheat, soybeans also up
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soymeal futures hit their highest in almost nine years on Monday on speculative buying and uncertainty about crop prospects in Argentina, despite recent rains, analysts […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat strong on concerns about Ukraine, Russian exports
Chicago corn, soy futures rise
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures rallied on Friday, supported by concerns the grain deal allowing for Russian and Ukraine exports from Black Sea ports could splinter amid escalations […] Read more
Surge in China’s economic output will drive demand for all commodities
Strong resource demand and end of interest rate hikes will strengthen Canadian dollar
Ontario corn prices slowly percolated higher throughout January. Farmer selling eased but commercial traders had sufficient ownership to cover nearby commitments, which tempered the upside. Soybean prices are marginally higher […] Read more
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