U.S. grains: Corn posts biggest weekly loss in a year; soy, wheat also sag

Chicago/Reuters – U.S. corn futures posted their biggest weekly decline in a year on improving prospects in the Midwest during the crop’s key growth phase, raising expectations for a bumper harvest. Soybean and wheat futures also fell on chart-based selling and spillover pressure from outside commodity markets, including metals and crude oil. “It’s now making […] Read more

U.S. grains: U.S. soy falls on improving crop prospects; corn, wheat firm

Chicago/Reuters – U.S. soybean futures fell on Thursday as improving weather in major Midwest growing areas increased expectations of ample production, traders said. Wheat futures firmed on a round of bargain buying and technical support, snapping a seven session losing streak for the front-month contract. Corn also edged higher, with the gains in wheat sparking […] Read more












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ADM’s Q1 profit jumps on strong oilseed processing results

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. agribusiness Archer Daniels Midland on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit on strong oilseed crushing margins and robust global demand for soybean meal. Revenue, however, fell 15 per cent as the strong dollar limited U.S. grain exports, and corn processing profit fell on weak ethanol margins and lower biofuel production volumes. […] Read more