Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures hit their highest level in more than a week on Thursday as technical buying helped the market recover from a three-month low reached on Monday, analysts said.
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IGC maintains 2025/26 world corn and wheat crop forecasts
Larger U.S. crop offset by reductions elsewhere
The International Grains Council on Thursday maintained its forecast for 2025/26 global corn production with a slightly improved outlook for crops in the United States offset by downward revisions for Hungary and Romania.
U.S. grains: Soybean futures jump on hopes for US export demand
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures jumped on hopes for U.S. export demand on Wednesday, while corn futures rose for a third day to extend a recovery from contract lows, analysts said.
Canada announces steel tariffs on some trade partners
Carney introduces $1 billion fund for steel industry projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said Canada will introduce a tariff rate quota for countries with which it has free trade agreements, excluding the United States, to protect the domestic steel industry.
Argentine farmers plan to increase corn acres
Stronger prices for corn and lower export taxes likely influence seeding plans
Farmers in Argentina, one of the world’s top grain suppliers, are set to favor corn over soybeans in the upcoming 2025-26 season.
CDC ends emergency bird flu response in U.S.
Agency says animal infections in the country have declined and there have been no reports of human cases since February
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its emergency response for H5N1 avian flu, owing to a decline in animal infections and no reports of human cases since February.
Australia nears breakthrough canola deal with China, sources say
Phytosanitary rules have restricted Australia’s canola exports to China
Canberra is close to an agreement with Beijing that would allow Australian suppliers to ship five trial canola cargoes to China, sources familiar with the matter said, a move towards ending a years-long freeze in the trade.
U.S. grains: Corn futures edge up, soybeans sag on improving US crop ratings
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures extended slight gains on Tuesday as short covering and bargain buying continued to support a rebound from contract lows reached during the previous session.
Meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after Trump tariffs, industry lobby says
Brazilian meatpackers are weighing whether to make new shipments of beef products to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil last week, Roberto Perosa, president of Brazilian beef lobby ABIEC, said.
Canada’s annual inflation rate in June up slightly to 1.9 per cent
Rise in prices led by durable goods, clothing, footwear
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent in June, meeting analysts' expectations, as increases in the price of automobiles, clothing and footwear pushed the index higher, data showed on Tuesday.
