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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, U.S. inflation up

By GFM Network News March 28, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar moved upwards on Friday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298 as of 8:33 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.6989 or US$1=C$1.4309. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will have his first conversation with United States President Donald Trump this morning as U.S. tariffs on Canadian […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola still pushing higher

May contract hovering around C$600/tonne

By GFM Network News March 28, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures remained on the upswing Friday morning, with the May contract hovering around the psychological level of C$600 per tonne. As well, the May continued to exceed its 20-day moving average but still had some distance to reach its other major technical levels. The […] Read more

Crops, Marketing, Markets

How to use the tools to build a sound grain marketing plan

Organize your marketing strategies to balance maximizing revenue, ensuring cash flow and limiting risk

By MarketsFarm March 28, 2025

This week, we turn to the nuts and bolts of marketing: what options do you have? How do they work? And most importantly, how do they fit into an overall strategy that maximizes opportunity while managing risk?

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Grain futures slump, soybeans rise, ahead of USDA planting report

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters March 27, 2025

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures turned higher on Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened, while corn dipped to the lowest in more than three weeks on expectations of increased planting by U.S. farmers this year.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, gold sets new record

By GFM Network News March 27, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar dipped back below the 70 United States cent mark on Thursday. The loonie finished at US$0.6989 or US$1=C$1.4309, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7009 or US$1=C$1.4268. The U.S. Dollar Index shed 0.26 of a point at 104.29. Crude oil was slightly higher on Thursday. Brent crude oil […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. Livestock: Chicago hogs slide while cattle continue gains

By Geralyn Wichers March 27, 2025

Chicago lean hog futures slid on Thursday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Hogs and Pigs report.

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola continues higher Thursday

By GFM Network News March 27, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Thursday, settling above its 20-day moving average in the May contract first time in a month as a rally in the Chicago soy complex provided support. The May contract briefly tested the psychological C$600 per tonne mark but […] Read more

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Barley, Corn, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand

Trade wars could make more room for cereals

By Adam Peleshaty March 27, 2025

Canada's trade wars with the United States and China could create an opportunity for more barley acres in Western Canada.

Futures

ICE canola stronger, but running into resistance

By GFM Network News March 27, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts were holding onto gains at midday Thursday, but well off their session highs after running into resistance. The May contract briefly traded above the psychological C$600 per tonne level before backing away as selling came forward at the highs. Gains in Chicago […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Trump sets auto tariffs at 25 per cent

By GFM Network News March 27, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States President Donald Trump announced plans to place 25 per cent tariffs on all auto imports beginning next week. The White House expects to raise US$100 billion in annual revenue from the trade action […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, U.S. inflation up

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola still pushing higher

How to use the tools to build a sound grain marketing plan

U.S. grains: Grain futures slump, soybeans rise, ahead of USDA planting report

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, gold sets new record

U.S. Livestock: Chicago hogs slide while cattle continue gains

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola continues higher Thursday

Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand

ICE canola stronger, but running into resistance

Global Markets: Trump sets auto tariffs at 25 per cent

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