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U.S. farmers face harsh economics with record corn supplies in silos

Growers miscalculated when they held on to corn rather than booking sales, experts say

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News February 22, 2024

Farmers across the United States are kicking themselves for putting off corn sales after fields dried up in May and June, fueling expectations for higher prices and smaller harvests. Instead, prices tanked as rains saved the crop. The size and speed of the price collapse stung farmers and left their storage bins stuffed with record amounts of corn.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn slides to three-year low near $4 a bushel on ample supplies

Soybeans followed corn lower; wheat ended mostly weaker

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters, GFM Network News February 21, 2024

Chicago | Reuters -- U.S. corn futures fell to three-year lows on Wednesday, nearing $4 a bushel as ample domestic grain supplies and strong South American crop prospects weighed on sentiment, analysts said.

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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn acres could drop further says strategist

Lower prices blamed on funds, 'too much farmer ownership'

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News February 21, 2024

Corn acres in the United States may end up even lower than early expectations if the market remains under pressure, according to an analyst.

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat rises nearly four per cent on short-covering, corn and soy climb

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News February 20, 2024

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures rose nearly four per cent on Tuesday, rebounding from life-of-contract lows as a softer dollar and the approach of the spring growing season in the northern hemisphere sparked a short-covering rally, analysts said. CBOT corn and soybeans also closed higher but hovered near multi-year […] Read more

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Praying for rain

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

By Steve Kay February 20, 2024

My little corner of the world in northern California began the new year with a healthy dose of rain. I wish I could say the same thing happened in Canada, which is said to be abnormally dry. If it didn’t, I’m definitely praying for rain across the entire country. The “abnormally dry” description came in […] Read more

Markets

Record large fund short position grows in canola

Net short in soybeans, corn also grew

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News February 20, 2024

Speculators added to their already record large net short position in early February, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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U.S. grains: Soy futures rebound as corn sets new three-year lows

Soybean market oversold, analyst says

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News February 16, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures jumped on Friday on short covering before a long weekend, a day after slumping to a three-year low, analysts said.

The Bouw family has incorporated corn grazing into their winter feeding strategy.

Livestock, Management

Raising ‘low input’ cows in Manitoba

Stefan Bouw and his family focus on maternal, forage-developed cows on their seed stock operation

By Emily Lowe February 16, 2024

The Bouw household likely isn’t found standing still very often. With four children, Bouw Farms Ltd. and Edie Creek Angus, Stefan and his wife Kendra are on the move. Stationed just east of Winnipeg, near Anola, Man., Bouw works alongside his brother, Jonathan, and father, Herman, on the operation founded by their immigrant grandparents in […] Read more

Poland is trying to move Ukraine grain by rail due to Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian sea ports on the Black Sea. Photo: IanChrisGraham/iStock/Getty Images

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U.S. corn, soybean, wheat yields to rise in 2024/25

More soybean acres; corn and wheat area to drop

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News February 16, 2024

Yields for United States soybeans, corn and wheat were projected to increase in 2024/25, according to the Department of Agriculture at its 100th annual Outlook Forum on Feb. 15. Also, the USDA said there’s to be more soybean acres but less for corn and wheat for the coming crop year.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures set new three-year lows as US forecasts hefty supplies

U.S. soybean crushings dropped more than expected from a record high

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News February 15, 2024

U.S. forecasts for increasing crop inventories on Thursday drove corn and soybean futures to their lowest prices in more than three years as traders remained worried about strength of demand.

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Saskatchewan Crop Report: Varied precipitation as harvest begins

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy and corn bounce off lows as demand stirs

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Saskatchewan Crop Report: Varied precipitation as harvest begins

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy and corn bounce off lows as demand stirs

U.S. farmers face harsh economics with record corn supplies in silos

U.S. grains: Corn slides to three-year low near $4 a bushel on ample supplies

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn acres could drop further says strategist

U.S. grains: Wheat rises nearly four per cent on short-covering, corn and soy climb

Praying for rain

Record large fund short position grows in canola

U.S. grains: Soy futures rebound as corn sets new three-year lows

Raising ‘low input’ cows in Manitoba

U.S. corn, soybean, wheat yields to rise in 2024/25

U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures set new three-year lows as US forecasts hefty supplies

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