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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop production and world agricultural supply and demand estimates reports were released July 11 with the main focus on the wheat, corn and soybean estimates.
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Lower U.S. spring wheat yields to cut production
Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports estimate yields at 51.7 bu. per acre, down from 52.5 bu. per acre last year
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.
Indonesia seeks to appease U.S. by buying more wheat
Competition could increase in the world’s second largest wheat import market as Indonesia scrambles to find ways to avoid high American tariffs.
Canadian soybean sector looks for growth and stable ground
Soy Canada eyes newer markets to grow demand for Canadian soybeans and buffer against trade uncertainty shocks
Soy Canada eyes newer markets, trade partners to grow demand for Canadian soybeans and buffer industry against trade uncertainty shocks.
VIDEO: Prairie crops on track for average yields
LANGHAM, SASK. – Western Canadian farmers will harvest an average crop this year provided cooler temperatures prevail and the region gets some timely rains in the next few weeks, says Bruce Burnett, the weather and market analyst with The Western Producer Markets Desk. However, Burnett, who took a closer look at Prairie crops as he […] Read more
One beer market updates live from Ag In Motion 2025 – Day One
Questions of the day answered by market analysts
The question of the day market analyst Bruce Burnett and Jerry Klassen are answering during their presentations at Ag In Motion 2025.
Crop conditions a pleasant surprise
Despite dry conditions, in many areas crops are hanging in there
Market analysts found some stressed crops and some good ones on pre-Ag In Motion 2025 crop tours,
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.
U.S. pulse group commits to doubling production in five years
USA Pulses new name for organization
The pulse industry in the United States has plans to double production and consumption of pulse crops by 2030, USA Pulses announced at their annual conference held in Spokane, Washington, July 7-10.
Klassen: Western Canadian calf markets surge on New World screwworm fears
For the week ending July 12, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calves weighing 550-800 pounds were quoted $5 lower to as much as $10 higher.
