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Soybeans in Ontario, June 2016. (Ralph Pearce photo)

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans end higher ahead of hot spell

By Julie Ingwersen June 9, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures firmed on Friday as forecasts for scorching temperatures in the Midwest crop belt through early next week prompted funds to cover short positions, analysts said. Chicago Board of Trade winter wheat futures fell on profit-taking but still posted a weekly advance of 3.8 per cent, triggered […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News June 7, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures rose on Wednesday in a rebound from losses in the previous session while some lean hog contracts weakened following recent gains in technically driven consolidation trade, traders and analysts said. Rising wholesale beef prices buoyed cattle futures as retailers bought to stock meat coolers ahead of the […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy up ahead of USDA data

By Jade Markus June 7, 2017

CNS Canada — Corn and soybeans at the Chicago Board of Trade advanced ahead of a key report due out at the end of the week — but from there, it’s back to weather-watching, one analyst says. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to release its supply and demand estimates on Friday. “There are […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle climb to one-month top

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News June 2, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts hit a one-month high on Friday, driven by fund buying and short-covering, said traders. Futures’ discounts to this week’s better-than-anticipated cash prices generated more buying. June closed 3.4 cents/lb. higher at 130.825 cents, and August 1.35 cents higher at 126.05 cents (all figures US$). Live […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Minneapolis wheat surges on northern Plains dryness

By Julie Ingwersen June 2, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. spring wheat futures set a 5-1/2-month high on Friday, buoyed by expanding dryness in the northern Plains production belt, analysts said. Minneapolis Grain Exchange July spring wheat settled up five cents at $5.83-3/4 per bushel after reaching $5.90, the highest spot price since mid-January (all figures US$). The spot contract […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans in danger of dropping below US$9

By Dave Sims May 31, 2017

CNS Canada –– The Chicago Board of Trade soybean market is increasingly being weighed down as rain-stricken farmers switch out acres intended for corn into oilseeds. The July contract plunged 32.25 cents per bushel during the week ended Wednesday (all figures US$). “You can see the corn has already gained on beans a dime this […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn ends higher on lower-than-expected crop ratings

By Julie Ingwersen May 31, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn futures rose about 1.4 per cent on Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initial condition ratings for the crop fell below trade expectations. Nearby soybeans also closed firm while wheat turned lower toward the close, after spending most of the session higher. Chicago Board of Trade July corn […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans near 14-month low as weather worries recede

By Julie Ingwersen May 30, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to their lowest level in nearly 14 months on Tuesday on better-than-expected weather conditions over a long holiday weekend and worries about export demand for new-crop supplies, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures declined about two per cent on improving U.S. weather outlooks. Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Bearish USDA report rattles CME live cattle

By Theopolis Waters, GFM Network News May 26, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures on Friday finished sharply lower, hit by fund liquidation and the morning’s bearish U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed report, said traders. The report showed the number of cattle placed in feedlots in April hit a 14-year high for the month. Traders said fund […] Read more

Free Market Reflections, Livestock, Markets

Events begin shaping trade with the U.S.

Free Market Reflections with Steve Dittmer

By Steve Dittmer May 26, 2017

As Canadians who closely follow American politics know, the Democrats have not suffered their loss gracefully. But it’s not party hacks but citizens who suffer from obstructionist tactics. Of the 4,000 or so appointments needing Senate confirmation, only two or three dozen had been confirmed by mid-April. One of those delays could definitely affect trade […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans end higher ahead of hot spell

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy up ahead of USDA data

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle climb to one-month top

U.S. grains: Minneapolis wheat surges on northern Plains dryness

CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans in danger of dropping below US$9

U.S. grains: Corn ends higher on lower-than-expected crop ratings

U.S. grains: Soybeans near 14-month low as weather worries recede

U.S. livestock: Bearish USDA report rattles CME live cattle

Events begin shaping trade with the U.S.

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