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As pulse crops across the country continue to develop, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada updated its estimates for dry peas and lentils. AAFC issued its July supply and demand report on July 21.
Markets
Pulse Weekly: AAFC revises data for largest pulse crops
Prairie cash prices stand pat
ICE Midday: Canola retreats further into the red
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange remained lower in the middle of trading on Tuesday as comparable oils weakened. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were also pulling back while Malaysian palm oil was higher. Crude oil lost almost US$1 per barrel due to prospects of softer demand and higher production […] Read more
France’s wheat harvest rises 30 per cent but falls short of past average levels, Argus says
This year’s soft wheat crop in France, the European Union’s biggest producer, is expected to rise to 33.40 million metric tons, up 30 per cent from a rain-hit harvest last year, Argus Media said on Tuesday.
Klassen: Lower feed grain prices set to enhance feeder cattle prices
For the week ending July 19, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from the previous week, although volumes were limited.
Global Markets: Carney meets with U.S. senators, premiers
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will brief Canada’s premiers on Tuesday about the federal government’s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. The premiers are taking part in a three-day summit in Huntsville, Ont. to discuss […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie rises, crude oil retreats
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar showed strength for the second straight day on Tuesday. The loonie was at US$0.7314 or US$1=C$1.3672 as of 8:35 a.m. CDT, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.05 of a point at 97.80. Crude oil prices declined due […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola slipping lower
Declines in Chicago soy weigh on values
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures was lower on Tuesday morning, following Chicago soybeans and soyoil to the downside. The losses were tempered by gains in Malaysian palm oil, European rapeseed and Chicago soymeal. In turn, modest declines in crude oil limited the upside in the vegetable oils. […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle hit fresh highs, hogs inch upward
Chicago cattle futures hit fresh highs on Monday while hogs made small gains.
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up as U.S. dollar weakens
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar closed above the 73 United States cent mark for the first time in a week. The loonie ended Monday at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693, compared to US$0.7289 or US$1=C$1.3720 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.64 of a point at 97.84 as markets became wary of President Donald Trump’s […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans fall as rain expected to help U.S. crops
Chicago corn and soybean futures fell on Monday on forecasts for crop-friendly rain in U.S. grain belts this week.
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