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This year’s soft wheat crop in France, the European Union’s biggest producer, is expected to rise to 33.40 million metric tons, up 30 per cent from a rain-hit harvest last year, Argus Media said on Tuesday.
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France’s wheat harvest rises 30 per cent but falls short of past average levels, Argus says
Klassen: Lower feed grain prices set to enhance feeder cattle prices
For the week ending July 19, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from the previous week, although volumes were limited.
Global Markets: Carney meets with U.S. senators, premiers
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will brief Canada’s premiers on Tuesday about the federal government’s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. The premiers are taking part in a three-day summit in Huntsville, Ont. to discuss […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie rises, crude oil retreats
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar showed strength for the second straight day on Tuesday. The loonie was at US$0.7314 or US$1=C$1.3672 as of 8:35 a.m. CDT, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.05 of a point at 97.80. Crude oil prices declined due […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola slipping lower
Declines in Chicago soy weigh on values
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures was lower on Tuesday morning, following Chicago soybeans and soyoil to the downside. The losses were tempered by gains in Malaysian palm oil, European rapeseed and Chicago soymeal. In turn, modest declines in crude oil limited the upside in the vegetable oils. […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle hit fresh highs, hogs inch upward
Chicago cattle futures hit fresh highs on Monday while hogs made small gains.
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up as U.S. dollar weakens
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar closed above the 73 United States cent mark for the first time in a week. The loonie ended Monday at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693, compared to US$0.7289 or US$1=C$1.3720 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.64 of a point at 97.84 as markets became wary of President Donald Trump’s […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans fall as rain expected to help U.S. crops
Chicago corn and soybean futures fell on Monday on forecasts for crop-friendly rain in U.S. grain belts this week.
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, CBOT grains down
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange started the week lower. Despite easing away from heavier losses earlier in the day, they were still pressured by weaker comparable oils and recent rains on the Prairies. Although Chicago soyoil was stronger, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were down. Crude oil declined […] Read more
Russia’s new-crop grain hits market as top producers report first harvest data
The first grain from Russia's new crop has arrived on the market, traders and analysts said on Monday, as top producing regions reported early harvesting results, with an expected drop in the Rostov region and a good harvest in Stavropol.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
