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U.S. soybean futures climbed to a 1-1/2 month high on Wednesday, extending gains from the prior session after the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast a much smaller autumn harvest than previously expected.
Markets
U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains after USDA’s US harvest outlook cut
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, soybeans on the rise
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange made gains on Wednesday as they underwent a correction after Tuesday’s severe losses. An analyst said prices were higher as some believed canola futures were oversold while low supply and support from soybeans also underpinned gains. Much of Saskatchewan and Alberta saw rain and cooler temperatures today. […] Read more
Large crops to weigh on CBOT corn/soybeans
“We have a lot of corn out there”
Expectations for a record large corn harvest in the United States this year are overhanging the futures market, which should keep values under pressure through the harvest season.
Pulse weekly: Good yields, but smaller U.S. edible bean crop expected
U.S. prices steady with Canada
Dry edible bean production in the United States is forecast to be down in 2025 despite improved yields due to a reduction in harvested area, according to updated estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Harvest begins in Manitoba: Report
Weekly report as of Aug. 12, 2025
Harvest operations are underway in Manitoba, according to the latest provincial crop report as of Aug. 12 noting that winter cereals and early spring grains and field peas were starting to come off the fields.
ICE Midday: Canola corrects itself
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher on Wednesday as the oilseed recovered some of its losses from Tuesday. An analyst said canola underwent a market correction as some believed futures were oversold. He also said rising soybean prices could also be supporting canola. Chicago soyoil was down, but European rapeseed […] Read more
Global Markets: Moe considers options to support canola growers
Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a press conference on Tuesday that he is considering a trade mission to China, through the province’s trade office in Shanghai, to aid the canola industry. China will place a 75.8 […] Read more
ICE canola recovering some lost ground Wednesday morning
Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were stronger Wednesday morning, seeing a modest correction after Tuesday’s selloff. Bargain hunting at the lows and ideas the losses were overdone from a chart standpoint contributed to the early advances. Chinese anti-dumping tariffs set to come into effect on Thursday will effectively halt demand from Canada’s largest customer […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie makes small gain
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was slightly higher on Wednesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7263 or US$1=C$1.3768 as of 8:29 a.m. CDT, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.7260 or US$1=C$1.3775. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.24 of a point at 97.86. Crude oil prices were weaker on Wednesday as the Energy Information […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide
Chicago cattle futures made gains for the second day running while lean hog contracts settled with small losses.
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