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U.S. ethanol industry ‘bleeding’ on oil collapse, coronavirus

By GFM Network News March 13, 2020

New York | Reuters — U.S. ethanol producers are feeling the pain as margins on the corn-based fuel slumped this week to an eight-year low for this time of year, weighed by concerns over lower fuel demand from the coronavirus and the recent collapse in oil prices. The coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Markets focused on virus, oil prices, stocks

By GFM Network News March 11, 2020

MarketsFarm — From where Steve Georgy sits, commodity markets such as the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) are currently focused on only three things. One is the COVID-19 coronavirus — specifically, how the global outbreak affects commodity markets, especially if it results in “the slowing down the movement of grain, the slowing down the movement […] Read more

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A new mode of action coming from Bayer

New MOA may help farmers fight herbicide resistance

By Leeann Minogue March 9, 2020

In a February 13 conference call, Bayer management told ag media about the company’s extensive research and development pipeline. Short-stature corn is in the works — that is, corn plants with shorter stalks, meaning decreased lodging problems and fewer nutrients needed. But for most Prairie farmers, Bayer’s upcoming new herbicide with a brand new mode […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans, corn recover

More gains possible

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-warkentin, MarketsFarm March 4, 2020

MarketsFarm — Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade moved off of nearby lows over the past week, with more upside a possibility, according to an analyst. “In general, with the recovery in energy prices and global markets, we’re seeing a little support come into the agricultural markets,” said Terry Reilly of […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Commodities hold up while waiting on China

By GFM Network News February 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — There’s no doubt commodities on the Chicago Board of Trade have struggled since the coronavirus outbreak in China, but the situation could be worse, a trader said. “I personally think the markets… are holding up pretty well with all of the negative news,” said Scott Capinegro of Barrington Commodities in Barrington, Ill. Some […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn wait for next big thing

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-warkentin, MarketsFarm February 13, 2020

MarketsFarm — Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade have recovered off of nearby lows, but remain rangebound overall waiting for fresh news to push values one way or the other. The U.S. Department of Agriculture holds its Agriculture Outlook Forum on Feb. 20-21. USDA’s first acreage and supply/demand estimates for the […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans under pressure

By GFM Network News February 5, 2020

MarketsFarm — Market participants on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) are waiting to see how China’s novel coronavirus outbreak will impact commodity demand and the global economy. As of Wednesday, confirmed cases neared 25,000 and the death toll was close to 500. In the midst of dealing with the mounting public health crisis, China […] Read more

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Zimbabwe says grain stocks running out after drought

By GFM Network News, reuters January 23, 2020

Harare | Reuters — Zimbabwe has only 100,000 tonnes of grain in its strategic reserves, enough to last just over a month, as the southern African nation suffers the effects of a severe drought, according to the agriculture minister. More than half the country’s population faces food shortages after maize harvests halved last year. The […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn set to rally

By GFM Network News January 22, 2020

MarketsFarm — Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade may be due for a rally. The March corn contract hit $3.92 per bushel three times earlier in the month, facing stiff resistance to break higher (all figures US$). Prices established lows last week, around $3.7525. “I would like to see resistance be taken to […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: 2019 ends on high note

By GFM Network News January 8, 2020

MarketsFarm — Despite a number of tough challenges in 2019, one broker at the Chicago Board of Trade said the year ended on a high note. “For what we went through with China this whole year, this trade war, you had corn, wheat and soybeans close higher for the year on Dec. 31,” said Scott […] Read more

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ICE weekly outlook: Canola loses strength at midweek

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Alberta’s provincial meat inspectors to train for federal duty

COVID-19 and the farm: Stories from the GFM network

ICE weekly outlook: Canola loses strength at midweek

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U.S. ethanol industry ‘bleeding’ on oil collapse, coronavirus

CBOT weekly outlook: Markets focused on virus, oil prices, stocks

A new mode of action coming from Bayer

CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans, corn recover

CBOT weekly outlook: Commodities hold up while waiting on China

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn wait for next big thing

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans under pressure

Zimbabwe says grain stocks running out after drought

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn set to rally

CBOT weekly outlook: 2019 ends on high note

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