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U.S. wheat futures could be scraping bottom

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 11, 2016

CNS Canada — A general downtrend in U.S. wheat futures remains in place, with all three markets hitting fresh contract lows over the past week. However, there may not be much more room to the downside, according to an analyst. “The (U.S. Department of Agriculture) reports on Tuesday (Feb. 9) were not beneficial for the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Buyers eating up Lethbridge feed barley

By Jade Markus February 11, 2016

CNS Canada –– Lethbridge feed barley prices have strengthened on bargain buying, according to one market watcher, while demand for feed wheat is steady at best. Lethbridge barley prices have increased from $200-$205 in January to $205-$215 in February, as the grain becomes more difficult to source, said Jim Beusekom, president at Market Place Commodities. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Exports spark gains in soybeans

By Mark Weinraub February 11, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. soybean futures rose 1.3 per cent on Thursday as the U.S. Agriculture Department’s report of stronger-than-expected exports spurred a round of short-covering, traders said. Corn futures were steady to weak, with the front-month contract settling unchanged while deferred contracts posted modest declines. Corn had fallen for six days in a […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Crude’s slide hampers demand for Canadian biofuel

By Jade Markus, GFM Network News February 11, 2016

CNS Canada — The trickle-down effect of slumping crude oil prices is being felt in the Canadian biofuel market and softening demand for corn and soybeans. Traditionally, ethanol is cheaper than gasoline, which encouraged processors to blend more than the mandated amount, according to Andrea Kent, president of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA). “When […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans stuck in trading range

By Jade Markus February 10, 2016

CNS Canada — Corn and soybeans at the Chicago Board of Trade are stuck in a rut, according to one U.S. analyst, as fresh data revealed high supplies of both commodities. Corn – Since last week corn futures have shed 10.75 cents per bushel in the March contract, and 10.75 cents per bushel in the […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola testing longtime support

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 10, 2016

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved lower during the week ended Wednesday, breaking below nearby chart support in the process. The March contract fell below the $460 per tonne level during the week for the first time in nine months, but managed to recover to settle at $462.80 on Wednesday. A correction […] Read more

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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat rises on bargain buying

By Mark Weinraub February 10, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures firmed Wednesday, edging higher on a round of bargain buying and short-covering a day after prices hit their lowest in nearly six years, traders said. Corn and soybean futures were close to unchanged for most of the day but closed in negative territory. A bearish […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Monsanto to pay U.S. SEC settlement over Roundup earnings

By sarah-n-lynch February 10, 2016

Washington | Reuters — Monsanto will pay US$80 million to settle civil accounting violations after it allegedly misstated its earnings in connection with its top-selling Roundup product, U.S. securities regulators said Tuesday. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also said three accounting and sales executives have agreed to settle charges in connection with the […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Australia set to legalize cultivation of medical cannabis

By Colin Packham February 10, 2016

Sydney | Reuters — Australia is expected to legalize the cultivation of cannabis for medical or scientific purposes with a bill introduced to parliament on Wednesday — the first step toward doctors eventually prescribing it to patients with chronic pain. The bill will see Australia create a national licensing and permit scheme to supply medical […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

USDA sees corn, wheat supplies rising as exports wane

By Mark Weinraub February 9, 2016

Washington | Reuters — U.S. corn and wheat ending stocks will be higher than previously expected at the end of the marketing year due to a drop in already weak demand for U.S. supplies on the export market, the government said on Tuesday. The U.S. Agriculture Department in its monthly supply and demand report also […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

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U.S. wheat futures could be scraping bottom

Buyers eating up Lethbridge feed barley

U.S. grains: Exports spark gains in soybeans

Crude’s slide hampers demand for Canadian biofuel

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans stuck in trading range

ICE weekly outlook: Canola testing longtime support

U.S. grains: Wheat rises on bargain buying

Monsanto to pay U.S. SEC settlement over Roundup earnings

Australia set to legalize cultivation of medical cannabis

USDA sees corn, wheat supplies rising as exports wane

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