Federal inspectors say the unsolicited packages of seeds that have recently turned up in mailboxes across the country so far look to be “low-risk” — but still advise the public […] Read more
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Unasked-for seed packets considered ‘low-risk’
But don't plant, flush or compost them, CFIA warns
Yield, production increases expected from USDA
MarketsFarm — Market expectations ahead of a crop production report due out Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are for increases in U.S. soybean and corn yields. “I get […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans up with exports, corn up slightly on dry weather
Big expected Russian, Canadian crops weaken wheat
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures rose on Monday as a spate of new-crop soybean export sales eased concerns about forecasts of huge harvests across the U.S. Midwest. Corn […] Read more
U.S. grains: Bearish supply outlooks spark selling in corn, soy, wheat
Wheat outlooks in Canada, Russia, Australia bearish
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell for the fourth day in a row to their lowest since June 30 as expectations kept building that growing supplies will outstrip […] Read more
U.S. warns against planting unsolicited seeds from China
Chicago | Reuters – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday warned residents against planting unsolicited packages of seeds arriving from China because they could harm the environment. At least […] Read more
U.S. grains: China tensions cap soybeans’ gains
Corn prices up slightly on trade optimism; wheat falls back slightly
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures climbed on Thursday, boosted by demand from China, although escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington capped gains. Corn edged higher as optimism over […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: The good and bad between the U.S., China
MarketsFarm — The current relationship between the United States and China has continued to be rather chaotic, according to Steve Georgy, president of Allendale Inc. at Fort McHenry, Ill. Despite […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans trim back on improved crop conditions
Wheat gains on weaker U.S. currency
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures fell on Tuesday, despite renewed exports to China, after the U.S. Agriculture Department issued better-than-expected weekly crop ratings. Corn also eased on better-than-expected […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn weakens on rain across Midwest
Soybeans gain for fifth session, wheat futures tumble
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures dropped on Monday, as rainfall strengthened crop conditions during a crucial stage in development. Soybean futures gained for a fifth consecutive session on […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soy up after crop ratings dip
Corn sags despite sale to China
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures edged higher on Tuesday after weekly crop condition ratings declined, but improving weather in the Midwest crop belt kept a lid on rallies […] Read more
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