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U.S. grains: CBOT soybeans jump after insufficient Brazil rains

Wheat down more than one per cent

By brendan-obrien, Reuters, GFM Network News November 20, 2023

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures rose two per cent on Monday, supported by brutally hot weather in Brazil that is likely to continue to stress crops despite some rains over the weekend coupled with the results of Sunday’s presidential election in Argentina. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn rose more than 0.5 per […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Large speculative short position in canola dips slightly

Net long in CBOT soybeans increases

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News November 20, 2023

MarketsFarm — The large managed money short position in canola futures dipped slightly during the week ended Nov. 14, as speculators bought back some of their bearish bets, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As of Nov. 14, the net managed money short position in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids ease off

U.S. wheat futures turn lower

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News November 20, 2023

MarketsFarm — Bids for western Canadian wheat were down all around for the week ended Thursday, with Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat having the largest losses. U.S. wheat futures were lower as export sales continued to be weak. For the week of Nov. 3-9, 176,300 tonnes were sold for export, down 50 per cent […] Read more

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Crops, Markets, Reuters

Ag chem maker FMC looks to sell non-core assets

By Reuters, GFM Network News November 18, 2023

Reuters — Crop protection products maker FMC Corp. has launched a strategic review of its non-core assets, including a potential sale of its non-crop business. A slowdown in demand for herbicide and pesticides as well as excess inventories had resulted in large destocking in South America, denting the U.S.-based company’s earnings for much of the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Chicago soy, corn slip on improved weather in Brazil

Traders exit long positions ahead of U.S. Thanksgiving week

By brendan-obrien, GFM Network News November 18, 2023

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago grain and soybean futures declined on Friday as the prospect of rain in drought-stricken Brazil eased crop concerns, while traders exited long positions heading into a shortened U.S. Thanksgiving trading week. Soybeans and corn dipped more than one per cent while wheat fell 0.5 per cent. The most-active soybean contract […] Read more

Crops, Markets

IGC raises world crop projections

If realized, the world wheat crop will the second largest on record

By MarketsFarm, GFM Network News November 16, 2023

Projected worldwide wheat, corn and soybean production in 2023/24 was raised by the International Grains Council in its latest update, with better-than-expected corn yields in the United States and larger Black Sea wheat crops behind the adjustment.

Detail on the Chicago Board of Trade building. (Kevinstack22/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soy ends down on forecasts for rain in Brazil; corn, wheat dip

Brazilian weather outweighed support from data showing record U.S. soybean crush

By brendan-obrien, Reuters, GFM Network News November 15, 2023

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures inched down on Wednesday, retreating after rallying to the highest levels since August, as improved Brazilian weather outlooks bolstered supply prospects and overshadowed demand from record U.S. soybean crushings last month.

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Funds in control of market – for now

Spec funds were keeping a close eye on the weather in Brazil says analyst

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News November 15, 2023

With a record short position in canola, managed money is largely in control of the market according to analyst Wayne Palmer of Exceed Grain in Winnipeg.

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: All eyes in Chicago soybeans, corn looking south

Soybeans have been trending higher over the past few weeks, while corn touched two-year lows

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News November 15, 2023

Shifting South American weather forecasts will likely keep the soybean and corn markets at the Chicago Board of Trade on edge over the next few months, as crops in Brazil and Argentina develop.

Crops, General, Markets

Organic operators down, acreage up: new industry stats

Total organic sales in 2022 was $10.26, billion up from $9.35 billion in 2021

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News November 15, 2023

The number of Canadian organic producers and processors fell by nearly 300 in 2022 according to the latest industry stats. “There’s people coming in and there’s people going out,” said Tia Loftsgard, executive director of the Canadian Organic Trade Association (COTA).

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit new highs on resilient consumer demand

Corteva raises annual profit forecast after strong first-half performance

U.S. grains: Wheat hits 5-year low, corn at contract lows as supply pressure builds

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures hit new highs on resilient consumer demand

Corteva raises annual profit forecast after strong first-half performance

U.S. grains: Wheat hits 5-year low, corn at contract lows as supply pressure builds

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U.S. grains: CBOT soybeans jump after insufficient Brazil rains

Large speculative short position in canola dips slightly

Prairie cash wheat: Bids ease off

Ag chem maker FMC looks to sell non-core assets

U.S. grains: Chicago soy, corn slip on improved weather in Brazil

IGC raises world crop projections

U.S. grains: Soy ends down on forecasts for rain in Brazil; corn, wheat dip

ICE weekly outlook: Funds in control of market – for now

CBOT weekly outlook: All eyes in Chicago soybeans, corn looking south

Organic operators down, acreage up: new industry stats

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