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As loans and aid dry up, U.S. farmers face fresh challenge from shutdown

By P.J. Huffstutter, GFM Network News January 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. farmers, already battered by the U.S.-China trade war, are facing increasing anxiety as the partial government shutdown nears the two-week mark, leaving crucial aid and loan payments in limbo. The shutdown has blocked assistance for many farmers, who at this time of year apply for federal loans as they pay […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 wheat with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat eases in thin holiday trade

By Julie Ingwersen, P.J. Huffstutter December 31, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell more than one per cent on Monday in thin, technically driven trade, brokers said, but still posted a yearly gain of nearly 18 per cent. U.S. soybean futures ended lower, retreating from early advances tied to signs of thawing trade tension between Washington and top global soy […] Read more

CME February 2019 live cattle with 100-day moving average. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle weaken on profit-taking, hogs firmer

By Michael Hirtzer December 31, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures finished slightly lower on Monday as traders locked in profits in end-of-year position squaring, after prices earlier touched contract highs, traders said. Lean hog futures were mostly higher, buoyed by short-covering and position squaring on the final trading day of the month, quarter and year. Cattle futures […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 soybeans, with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy, corn, wheat near one-month lows

By Tom Polansek December 27, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn, soybean and wheat futures approached one-month lows on Wednesday on worries over export demand and increasing competition for global sales. Traders were disappointed that there were no signs of additional sales of U.S. soybeans to China, the world’s top importer of the oilseed, or of corn. China bought U.S. […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 soybean futures with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy falls as traders wait for more sales to China

By Tom Polansek December 24, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures neared a one-month low on Monday as traders watched and waited for China to make further purchases after re-entering the market recently as trade tensions eased. Corn futures also came under pressure from disappointment over a lack of demand from China, traders said. China bought U.S. soybeans on […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop as export sales to China disappoint

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News December 19, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures dropped to two-week lows on Wednesday as renewed export sales to China following a trade war truce between Washington and Beijing fell short of expectations. Corn futures also declined on a slowdown in production of corn-based ethanol, while wheat dropped nearly two per cent in light trading, pressured […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 corn with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans down again, corn ends higher

By Julie Ingwersen December 14, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Friday for a second session as traders reacted to smaller-than-expected purchases this week by China coupled with ballooning global supplies, traders said. Corn futures firmed on prospects for China to start buying U.S. supplies of the yellow grain, while wheat declined, consolidating a day after reaching […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 wheat with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat decline on persistent demand worries

By Julie Ingwersen December 10, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soy and wheat futures fell on Monday on positioning ahead of a monthly U.S. Department of Agriculture crop supply/demand report and uncertainty about the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute, traders said. A higher dollar added pressure, making U.S. grains less competitive on global markets. Corn followed the weak trend but found […] Read more

CBOT January 2019 soybeans, with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on China trade hopes

By Karl Plume December 7, 2018

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. soybean futures firmed for the fifth time in six sessions on Friday on solid weekly export sales data and short-covering ahead of the weekend as the market waited for signs that China may soon resume purchases from the United States. Corn also advanced and wheat climbed to a 5-1/2 week […] Read more

CME February 2019 lean hogs with 50-day moving average. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs rebound on demand hopes, pork margins

By Karl Plume December 5, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures rebounded on Wednesday after two sessions of declines as improving meat packer margins and hopes for more pork sales to China buoyed the market. Traders are anticipating more pork sales to China following surprise sales to the world’s largest hog and pork market last week. Washington and […] Read more

U.S. grains: Corn backs away from gains at close

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking pressures cattle futures

Government to invest in biofuel production

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U.S. grains: Corn backs away from gains at close

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking pressures cattle futures

Government to invest in biofuel production

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As loans and aid dry up, U.S. farmers face fresh challenge from shutdown

U.S. grains: Wheat eases in thin holiday trade

U.S. livestock: Cattle weaken on profit-taking, hogs firmer

U.S. grains: Soy, corn, wheat near one-month lows

U.S. grains: Soy falls as traders wait for more sales to China

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop as export sales to China disappoint

U.S. grains: Soybeans down again, corn ends higher

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat decline on persistent demand worries

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on China trade hopes

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs rebound on demand hopes, pork margins

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