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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses

By Reuters February 22, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Thursday lost ground for a second day in a row, weighed down by lower cash prices and an increased supply outlook, traders said. They said sell stops and fund liquidation contributed to market declines. Some investors adjusted positions before the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy trade watching soymeal commitments

By Dave Sims February 14, 2018

CNS Canada — Soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade continue to climb on charts due to worries over dry soil conditions in Argentina and strength in soymeal — but that could change soon. Terry Reilly of Futures International in Chicago said traders are keenly watching to see soybean meal commitment numbers in Thursday’s U.S. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy futures jump on weather woes

By Mark Weinraub February 12, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Weather concerns sparked a rally in U.S. wheat and soybean futures on Monday, with forecasts for dry conditions threatening to reduce harvests in key growing areas, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat futures jumped 3.4 per cent to their highest since Aug. 8 on concerns about dryness […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

USDA lowers U.S. corn stocks view as exports rise

By Mark Weinraub, GFM Network News February 8, 2018

Washington | Reuters — Surging export demand for U.S. corn will cut into domestic stockpiles of the grain by more than expected, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Thursday. But U.S. soybean stocks were forecast to rise as a bumper harvest in Brazil will allow overseas buyers to source their oilseed purchases from the South […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit one-week top

By Julie Ingwersen February 8, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures set a one-week high on Thursday as worries about dry weather curtailing Argentina’s harvest overshadowed bearish data in a monthly U.S. Department of Agriculture report (USDA), analysts said. Corn futures firmed on strong export demand while wheat retreated on profit-taking after multimonth highs. Chicago Board of Trade March […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat surges on worries about Plains dryness

By Julie Ingwersen February 7, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Nearby Chicago wheat futures jumped three per cent on Wednesday and hit a four-month high on worries about dry conditions threatening yield prospects in the southern U.S. Plains, analysts said. Corn futures rose on robust export demand for U.S. supplies while soybean futures declined after a choppy session. Chicago Board of […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Rain in Argentina could provide direction

By Dave Sims February 7, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts finally broke through the psychologically-important $500 per tonne mark during the week ended Wednesday. That could be a fleeting achievement, however, depending on the chances for rainfall in Argentina and the next U.S. Department of Agriculture report. “If rain comes, soybeans could go down to US$9.60 a […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on U.S. inventory data

By Jerry Klassen February 5, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged but there was a wide variation across the Prairies. Major markets in Alberta traded steady to as much as $5 higher, while Saskatchewan and Manitoba prices were quoted $3 higher to as much as $5 lower. Major finishing operations in Alberta focused on […] Read more

Ripe soybeans near Morden, Man. on Sept. 14, 2017. (Allan Dawson photo)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans dip on Argentina rain outlook, technical selling

By Karl Plume February 2, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell for a third straight session on Friday on technical selling and as an improved South American crop weather forecast soothed some anxiety about drought-reduced production in Argentina. Wheat also declined, with soft red winter wheat futures pressured by forecasts for snow in some U.S. production areas. Corn […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle limit up on fund buying

By Theopolis Waters February 1, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Thursday touched a three-month top, spurred by short-covering and fund buying, said traders. April closed up its three-cent-per-pound daily price limit (all figures US$). Investors bought that contract and simultaneously sold February. The limit will expand to 4.5 cents on Friday. February live cattle […] Read more

Food and beverage makers’ sales predicted to slide on trade tensions: FCC

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

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Food and beverage makers’ sales predicted to slide on trade tensions: FCC

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend losses

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy trade watching soymeal commitments

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy futures jump on weather woes

USDA lowers U.S. corn stocks view as exports rise

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit one-week top

U.S. grains: Wheat surges on worries about Plains dryness

ICE weekly outlook: Rain in Argentina could provide direction

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes on U.S. inventory data

U.S. grains: Soybeans dip on Argentina rain outlook, technical selling

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle limit up on fund buying

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