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A train of grain cars stops at Cargill’s elevator near Nesbitt, Man. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Canada labour board orders end to railway work stoppage

Teamsters say decision sets dangerous precedent, will challenge the move in federal court if needed

By Allison Lampert, Reuters August 26, 2024

The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered on Saturday a halt to work stoppages at the country's largest railways, signaling an end to an unprecedented service disruption at both main freight rail carriers that threatened to hammer Canada's export-driven economy.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle largely steady; July placements top estimates

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters August 23, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were mostly stable on Friday on pre-weekend positioning following a technical-driven selloff this week, traders said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy rises on short-covering, wheat stays weak

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters August 23, 2024

Soybeans rose while corn eased on Friday as traders covered short positions ahead of the weekend while monitoring an incoming heatwave that could threaten some crops in the U.S. Midwest, traders said.

Crops, Markets

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest slow going under heat, rains

By Adam Peleshaty August 23, 2024

Harvest progress for major crops in Alberta more than tripled during the week ended Aug. 20 while heavy rains hit northern and central parts of the province.

Crops, Weather

Hail hits crops at more than 1,600 farms across Prairies

By Geralyn Wichers August 23, 2024

More than 1,600 Prairie farms were hit by hail between July 29 and August 11, with the heaviest damage in Alberta, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHC).

News, Reuters

Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports

By Karl Plume, Reuters August 23, 2024

Canada's rail shutdown may still delay loading of some bulk grain ships at the country's west-coast ports despite the government's move to end a stoppage at the nation's two largest railroads, traders and analysts said.

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat falls to new lows, corn and soy down on yield forecasts

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters August 22, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures hit contract lows on Thursday as low prices for Black Sea wheat and a stronger dollar undercut the competitiveness of U.S. grains, analysts said.

Crops

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest continues amidst scattered storms

By Adam Peleshaty August 22, 2024

Saskatchewan reported 15 per cent of its harvest was complete, compared to 21 per cent at this time last year, but higher than the five-year average of 13 per cent and the 10-year average of 11 per cent. In the southwest region, 29 per cent of its harvest was complete while the northwest region was only at one per cent complete.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat falls on large world supply; corn and soy edge up

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters August 21, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures Wv1 fell on Wednesday as heavy world supplies and cheap Black Sea exports weighed on prices, ahead of a potential Canadian rail stoppage on Thursday.

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Markets

CBOT Weekly: Prices stable with potential gains upcoming

By Adam Peleshaty August 21, 2024

Corn and wheat prices at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) were mostly steady during the week ended Aug. 21, while those for soybeans started to move upward.

Daily Network News

Confusion cleared on Canadian calf import changes

U.S. livestock: Live cattle continue higher

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat after one-month high; corn, wheat sag

Pulses

Canada labour board orders end to railway work stoppage

U.S. livestock: Cattle largely steady; July placements top estimates

U.S. grains: Soy rises on short-covering, wheat stays weak

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest slow going under heat, rains

Hail hits crops at more than 1,600 farms across Prairies

Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports

U.S. grains: Wheat falls to new lows, corn and soy down on yield forecasts

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest continues amidst scattered storms

U.S. grains: Wheat falls on large world supply; corn and soy edge up

CBOT Weekly: Prices stable with potential gains upcoming

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

Blogs

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