Feed: Ukraine, U.S. corn harvest advancing

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Friday, Oct. 16. • CBOT corn futures were posting small losses at midday Friday, with the December contract quoted at US$3.74 per bushel, as the advancing U.S. harvest and relatively favourable yield reports weighed on values. • Ukraine […] Read more




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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy move on weather, interest from China

CNS Canada –– It’s a game of follow-the-leader in corn and soybean markets at the Chicago Board of Trade, according to one analyst — and short-term, neither looks especially bullish. “Beans have been the leader, corn is the follower, because we’re getting into the teeth of harvest,” said Scott Capinegro, senior broker for HighGround Trading […] Read more





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U.S. grains: Soy jumps on USDA’s surprising cut in acres

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures jumped to a one-week high on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its domestic production estimate more than analysts had expected. Corn futures touched a two-week low on bigger-than-expected U.S. production and inventory estimates in the agency’s monthly crop reports. USDA surprised traders in both markets […] Read more