U.S. corn futures fell to a three-week low on Tuesday, sliding for a third successive session on tariff tensions and improving weather outlooks for South American crop regions, analysts said.
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U.S. grains: Corn futures hit three-week low; wheat dips, soy choppy
U.S. grains: Corn slips from multi-month top on profit-taking; soy, wheat follow
U.S. corn futures fell 1.6 per cent on Monday, retreating from multi-month highs set last week, pressured by profit-taking and improving weather forecasts for South America, analysts said.
Federal government funds Port of Trois-Rivières update
Grain shipping hub to be relocated, rebuilt at St. Lawrence Seaway port
The federal government pledged up to $87.1 million to update the Port of Trois-Rivières, Québec, which is a shipping hub for grains and aluminum.
Russian winter crops should withstand late frosts, weather forecasters say
Late winter frosts in Russia's southern breadbasket regions are unlikely to inflict significant damage on winter crops, the state weather forecasting agency said on Monday in a forecast for the end of February.
Grasshopper threat remains for Saskatchewan crops
Hot, dry conditions in mid- to late summer and well into fall were ideal for egg laying
Grasshoppers didn’t pose a serious threat to crops in most parts of Saskatchewan in 2024 — but a leading entomologist warned growers attending the recent Saskatchewan Agronomy Update conference not to be lulled into a false sense of security about the threat they could present this coming season. James Tansey, an insect pest management specialist […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn futures finish lower after hitting 18-month high
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed lower on Friday after the market stormed to an 18-month high on strong U.S. export demand, traders said.
Ergot-free rye production
Practical Research: Growing it in soils with adequate levels of available copper is one way to go
Yes, it can be done, by following these directions. Of course, there will be skeptics, but I am dealing with the facts and not concocted opinions. First of all, if you read my previous articles in Grainews, you will come to the factual opinion that wheat, barley and oats undergo closed pollination — that is, […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soy futures rebound amid South America crop concerns
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose on Thursday, recouping losses from the previous session with support from lingering concerns about poor crop weather in South America, analysts said.
US oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates
U.S. oil and biofuel groups banded together this week to urge the new Trump administration to increase volumes of renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel mix in 2026 and beyond, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
IGC trims global corn crop forecast as South America outlook cut
The International Grains Council (IGC) has cut its forecast for 2024/25 global corn production, largely reflecting a diminished outlook for crops in Brazil and Argentina.
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