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U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall to 11-month low

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 12, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures tumbled to an 11-month low in a bear-spreading selloff linked to big U.S. hog supplies and declines in cash markets, traders said. Live cattle futures also eased on spreading and worries beef packers might be hesitant to pay higher prices for cattle when supplies were […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn falls after USDA raises yield estimate

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News September 12, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures fell 1.7 per cent on Tuesday, the biggest drop for a most-active contract in nearly a month, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its 2017 corn yield forecast, bucking most trade expectations for a reduction. Soybean futures fell after the USDA surprised analysts by hiking its U.S. […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs narrowly mixed on pre-USDA consolidation

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 12, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and lean hog futures were flat to narrowly mixed on Monday as investors consolidated positions ahead of a government livestock and crop report due on Tuesday, traders and analysts said. Some live cattle contracts eked out small gains following modestly higher sales in U.S. Plains cash […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat lower on hefty global stocks

By Julie Ingwersen September 11, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures dipped to a one-week low on Monday as swelling harvest supplies in the Black Sea export region hung over a subdued market a day ahead of closely watched U.S. government crop forecasts. Soybean futures also declined, while corn edged higher in choppy trade. Chicago Board of Trade December […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn hits two-week high

By Julie Ingwersen September 6, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn futures hit a two-week high on Wednesday on a mix of short-covering and worries about the pace of U.S. crop maturity, traders said. Soybeans and wheat futures also posted modest advances. Chicago Board of Trade December corn futures settled up 2-1/2 cents at $3.61 per bushel after reaching $3.62, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook; Corn, soybeans holding above support

By Dave Sims September 6, 2017

CNS Canada — Corn and soybean markets appear to be holding firm above major support levels as harvest approaches for much of the U.S. Futures have actually risen in recent days as large funds cover shorts ahead of next week’s supply and demand report, due out Tuesday next week from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn lower as yield forecasts rise

By Julie Ingwersen September 1, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures fell on Friday on rising expectations of plentiful supplies from what should be a bumper Midwest harvest beginning later this month, analysts said. Soybean futures firmed, led by strength in soyoil, and wheat rose on technical buying ahead of a three-day U.S. holiday weekend. Markets will be closed […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn jumps, joining broad commodities rally

By Julie Ingwersen August 31, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn prices rose about 3.5 per cent on Thursday, snapping a four-session slide as grain traders joined a broad rally in commodities on the last day of the month. Soybeans and wheat followed the firm trend. Chicago Board of Trade December corn futures settled up 12-1/4 cents at $3.57-3/4 per […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn hits contract low ahead of big harvest

By Michael Hirtzer August 29, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell to contract lows for the fifth straight session on Tuesday on technical selling linked to the approaching harvest of a bumper U.S. crop, traders and analysts said. CBOT wheat futures also notched life-of-contract lows before reversing slightly higher on bargain buying while soy prices […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Supplies drag CME hogs to eight-month low

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News August 29, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures on Monday were weakened by falling prices for slaughter-ready, or cash, hogs along with softer wholesale pork values as supplies build seasonally, said traders. They said packers also have more livestock at their disposal as packing plants prepare to shut down for the upcoming Labour […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures fall to 11-month low

U.S. grains: Corn falls after USDA raises yield estimate

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs narrowly mixed on pre-USDA consolidation

U.S. grains: Wheat lower on hefty global stocks

U.S. grains: Corn hits two-week high

CBOT weekly outlook; Corn, soybeans holding above support

U.S. grains: Corn lower as yield forecasts rise

U.S. grains: Corn jumps, joining broad commodities rally

U.S. grains: Corn hits contract low ahead of big harvest

U.S. livestock: Supplies drag CME hogs to eight-month low

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