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Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat

CBOT weekly outlook: Bullish U.S. Midwest weather story not over

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 19, 2019

MarketsFarm — Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade may have run into some profit-taking resistance, but underlying concerns over wet fields and lost acres should keep the general uptrend in place heading through the summer. “I don’t think this weather story is anywhere near over,” said Preston Zacharias of CHS Hedging’s […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Machinery, Reuters

As Biden tours Iowa, farmers want to know where he stands on ethanol

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 11, 2019

New York | Reuters — Joe Biden may have an ethanol problem. The former U.S. vice-president has pledged support for advanced biofuels as part of his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. But Biden, who leads the crowded Democratic field in opinion polls in Iowa and nationally, faces lingering questions in the U.S. Farm […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade wars keep futures volatile

By Marlo Glass June 5, 2019

MarketsFarm — Extended durations of wet spring weather continue to buoy prices on the Chicago Board of Trade — and price volatility will remain high based on long-term weather forecasts. “Whenever you’re in a weather problem phase, volatility tends to increase,” explained Terry Reilly, a grains analyst with Futures International. Currently, soybeans are trading around […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Reuters, Weather

Trump lifts curbs on E15 gasoline

By Humeyra Pamuk, Jarrett Renshaw May 31, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The Trump administration on Friday lifted restrictions on the sale of higher ethanol blends of gasoline, keeping a campaign promise to farmers suffering from the trade war with China but inviting a legal challenge from the oil industry. The announcement allows gasoline stations to sell blends containing up to 15 per […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Planting report spurs farmer selling

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 29, 2019

MarketsFarm — Soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) are trying to play catch-up in what has become a weather market, according to Steve Georgy of Allendale Inc. Corn planting in the U.S. was far behind its five-year average due to persistent wet conditions, he said, and that created the scenario of U.S. farmers […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade volatile ahead of USDA announcement

By Marlo Glass May 22, 2019

MarketsFarm — The Chicago Board of Trade saw “a wild ride of volatility” on Wednesday, following rumours of a U.S. Department of Agriculture farm aid package that could top US$15 billion. The package would include payments of about $2 per bushel for soybeans and four cents per bushel for corn, according to Bloomberg. An official […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Factors come together to boost prices

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 15, 2019

MarketsFarm — A combination of three factors have contributed to the bounce in prices at the Chicago Board of Trade, according to Rich Feltes of R.J. O’Brien in Chicago. “It’s the convergence of the middle of May, which is a critical time and the confirmation that planting is not only delayed, but it’s in for […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: U.S./China deal awaited

By Marlo Glass May 8, 2019

MarketsFarm — The Chicago Board of Trade is carefully watching the prolonged trade drama between the U.S. and China and waiting to see if the two countries will reach an agreement in days to come. “Headlines are leading trade,” remarked Steve Georgy, president of Allendale Inc. at McHenry, Il. “Markets are revolving around China talk, […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady ahead of seeding

By Marlo Glass May 2, 2019

MarketsFarm — Feed grain prices have firmed up ahead of seeding, and producers are quick to make room in feed bins ahead of seeding. “New-crop price is significantly lower than old-crop, so at some point they’re going to converge,” said Allen Pirness, senior trader with Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Statistics Canada’s crop intentions report, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade talks strong influences

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 1, 2019

MarketsFarm — Forecasts calling for more precipitation in the U.S. and trade talks with China are having powerful effects on prices at the Chicago Board of Trade this week from where one analyst sits. Steve Georgy of Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. said the forecast has been driving soybean prices to new contract lows. Already […] Read more

Rain gives farmers relief, for now, from three-year drought

Farm labour shortage seen costing billions, expected to rise

U.S. launches criminal probe into alleged chicken price fixing by Tyson, rivals

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Rain gives farmers relief, for now, from three-year drought

Farm labour shortage seen costing billions, expected to rise

U.S. launches criminal probe into alleged chicken price fixing by Tyson, rivals

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CBOT weekly outlook: Bullish U.S. Midwest weather story not over

As Biden tours Iowa, farmers want to know where he stands on ethanol

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade wars keep futures volatile

Trump lifts curbs on E15 gasoline

CBOT weekly outlook: Planting report spurs farmer selling

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade volatile ahead of USDA announcement

CBOT weekly outlook: Factors come together to boost prices

CBOT weekly outlook: U.S./China deal awaited

Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady ahead of seeding

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade talks strong influences

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