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Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved off nearby lows during the week ended Jan. 21, as solid export sales and talk of movement on biofuel blending requirements in the United States provided support. However, the advancing South American harvest may limit further gains.
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U.S. production report dashes hopes for major grain rally
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When everyone is on the same side of the boat, then it is very easy for it to capsize. That would have been an important lesson for the corn market this week.
Mustard industry works to stop InVigor Gold
Growers and processors say the threat of GMO contamination from BASF’s proposed canola hybrid variety is real
The spectre of InVigorGold loomed large over mustard industry meetings in Saskatoon this month as farmers and processors addressed the threat of the new canola hybrid.
U.S. dietary guidelines draw mixed response
Pulse groups happy with emphasis on their crops, but whole grain’s demotion does not sit well with grain groups
New U.S. dietary guidelines met with mixed reaction. Pulse guys love it. Wheat guys don’t.
Interest rate outlook steady despite turmoil at U.S. Fed
Central banks lowered interest rates in 2025 as inflation weakened, but the outlook for this year is clouded as American tariffs remain a wild card in determining the direction of inflation and employment.
Ukraine wheat exports remain low amid Russian attacks on ports, weak demand
Ukraine’s wheat exports remained relatively low in the first half of January amid Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and low external demand, data from the country’s grain traders union UGA showed on Wednesday.
China deal pleases Saskatchewan premier
Scott Moe calls the trade deal strong and beneficial, but also warns about future trade assurances
Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe says Canada was the winner in the deal that Canada and China reached last week to reduce tariffs between the two countries.
U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans dip in choppy trading as Greenland dispute and global supply weigh
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago corn and soybeans slipped in choppy trading on Tuesday as tensions between Washington and Europe over Greenland unsettled investors and ample global supply hung over grain markets. A drop in the dollar and signs of brisk international demand, however, lent some support to Chicago prices as trading resumed after a […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle rally after screwworm scare
Chicago cattle made modest gains on Tuesday while lean hogs ended mixed to start a shortened trading week. Most-active April live cattle closed at 234.575 cents a pound, up 0.600 cents. February live cattle settled at 232.375 cents per pound, up 0.225 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle contracts gained 1.225 cents to close at 357.675 […] Read more
Pulse Weekly: Despite dropped tariffs, work remains for Pulse Canada
Pulse Canada was relieved when China announced the removal of 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian yellow peas on Jan. 16, but work still needs to be done in India.
