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CBOT Weekly: Market choppy as funds continue to build shorts

By Glen Hallick July 17, 2024

Despite a weakened United States dollar on July 17, activity in the grains at the Chicago Board of Trade was choppy, according to broker Ryan Ettner of Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. Added to that, Ettner pointed out the speculative funds resumed accumulating very large short positions in corn and soybeans.

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Manitoba crops advancing with warm weather: report

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 16, 2024

Warmer conditions across Manitoba during the week ended July 16 helped advance crop growth, with recent rainfall leaving most of the province with wet or optimal soil moisture conditions, according to the latest provincial crop report.

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

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Oversold corn and soy bounce back after lows

By Renee Hickman, Reuters July 16, 2024

Chicago soybean and corn futures firmed on Tuesday after hitting multi-year lows on bargain buying and forecasts for lower harvests in some parts of the world, according to analysts.

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

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans near 4-year low; corn, wheat sag on supply prospects

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters July 15, 2024

U.S. soybean futures fell to their lowest level in nearly four years on Monday and corn and wheat futures followed the weaker trend as rains bolstered Midwest production prospects and traders worried about demand for big crops, analysts said.

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Short position in canola edges lower, while soybeans/corn rise

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 15, 2024

The managed money short position in canola futures edged lower in the latest data, while bearish bets in soybeans hit their largest level in five years and the net short position in corn set a new record, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Wheat in progress west of Pathlow, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Alberta crop conditions steady at 74 per cent good-to-excellent

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 12, 2024

Warm temperatures helped keep crop conditions well above average in Alberta during the week ended July 9, although heat stress could become a concern without cooler temperatures and more precipitation in the weeks ahead, according to the latest provincial crop report.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn futures turn higher on surprise old-crop stocks forecast

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters July 12, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rebounded off of multi-year lows on Friday, and soybean futures briefly turned higher, as a government report forecast tighter stocks than traders had expected.

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Cereals withstood storms better: CCHA

Approximately 1,000 crop damage claims made from storms between June 23 and July 1

By MarketsFarm July 12, 2024

“Numerous early season storms have resulted in a number of claims for the industry,” CCHA Chairman Scott McQueen of Palliser Insurance said in a statement. “Cereals have generally fared better as many were hit in the grassy stages of development and minimal damage to the plant was caused with environmental conditions being favourable so that crops that were hit by hail are able to recover.”

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn and soybeans rebound ahead of data

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters July 11, 2024

Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures regained ground on Thursday after Wednesday's dramatic losses as investors covered short positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's supply and demand report set to be released on Friday.

File photo of wheat south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Warm conditions advancing crop development

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm July 11, 2024

Warm and mostly dry conditions across Saskatchewan helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial report.

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U.S. livestock: Feeder contracts set fresh highs

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn choppy as trade awaits U.S. crop tour results

Livestock Tax Deferral regions announced for drought-affected producers

CBOT Weekly: Market choppy as funds continue to build shorts

Manitoba crops advancing with warm weather: report

U.S. grains: Oversold corn and soy bounce back after lows

U.S. grains: Soybeans near 4-year low; corn, wheat sag on supply prospects

Short position in canola edges lower, while soybeans/corn rise

Alberta crop conditions steady at 74 per cent good-to-excellent

U.S. grains: Corn futures turn higher on surprise old-crop stocks forecast

Cereals withstood storms better: CCHA

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn and soybeans rebound ahead of data

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Warm conditions advancing crop development

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