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Short position in canola edges lower, while soybeans/corn rise

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 15, 2024

The managed money short position in canola futures edged lower in the latest data, while bearish bets in soybeans hit their largest level in five years and the net short position in corn set a new record, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Wheat in progress west of Pathlow, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Alberta crop conditions steady at 74 per cent good-to-excellent

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 12, 2024

Warm temperatures helped keep crop conditions well above average in Alberta during the week ended July 9, although heat stress could become a concern without cooler temperatures and more precipitation in the weeks ahead, according to the latest provincial crop report.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn futures turn higher on surprise old-crop stocks forecast

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters July 12, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rebounded off of multi-year lows on Friday, and soybean futures briefly turned higher, as a government report forecast tighter stocks than traders had expected.

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Cereals withstood storms better: CCHA

Approximately 1,000 crop damage claims made from storms between June 23 and July 1

By MarketsFarm July 12, 2024

“Numerous early season storms have resulted in a number of claims for the industry,” CCHA Chairman Scott McQueen of Palliser Insurance said in a statement. “Cereals have generally fared better as many were hit in the grassy stages of development and minimal damage to the plant was caused with environmental conditions being favourable so that crops that were hit by hail are able to recover.”

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn and soybeans rebound ahead of data

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters July 11, 2024

Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures regained ground on Thursday after Wednesday's dramatic losses as investors covered short positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's supply and demand report set to be released on Friday.

File photo of wheat south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Warm conditions advancing crop development

By Adam Peleshaty July 11, 2024

Warm and mostly dry conditions across Saskatchewan helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial report.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy futures fall to 2020 low on strong US crop prospects

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters July 10, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell to a 2020 low on Wednesday, while corn hovered near a four-year low as favorable U.S. crop conditions kept a lid on prices.

File photo of a Wyoming corn crop. (RiverNorthPhotography/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets

CBOT weekly: Good weather leads to new lows in Chicago soybeans and corn

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 10, 2024

Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell to fresh contract lows in early July, as relatively favourable growing conditions and bearish technical signals weighed on values.

Crops

Manitoba Crop Report: Crops continue to withstand rain showers

By Adam Peleshaty July 10, 2024

Manitoba experienced variable amounts of precipitation during the week ended July 7 as crops continued to develop despite excess moisture in most areas.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn recover after slide; soy hits 2020 low

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters July 9, 2024

Chicago wheat and corn futures ticked higher on Tuesday after sharp declines on Monday, while most-active soybean futures closed at their lowest point in nearly four years, as expectations of ample supplies from northern hemisphere harvests hung over the market.

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Short position in canola edges lower, while soybeans/corn rise

Alberta crop conditions steady at 74 per cent good-to-excellent

U.S. grains: Corn futures turn higher on surprise old-crop stocks forecast

Cereals withstood storms better: CCHA

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn and soybeans rebound ahead of data

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Warm conditions advancing crop development

U.S. grains: Soy futures fall to 2020 low on strong US crop prospects

CBOT weekly: Good weather leads to new lows in Chicago soybeans and corn

Manitoba Crop Report: Crops continue to withstand rain showers

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn recover after slide; soy hits 2020 low

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