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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.
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Large crops to weigh on CBOT corn/soybeans
“We have a lot of corn out there”
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$1.3775. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.24 of a point at 97.86. Crude oil prices were weaker on Wednesday as the Energy Information […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue gains, hogs slide
Chicago cattle futures made gains for the second day running while lean hog contracts settled with small losses.
Canadian Financial Close: C$ firm Tuesday
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer on Tuesday as currency markets reacted to the latest inflation data out of the United States. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7260 or US$1=C$1.3775, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7254 or US$1=C$1.3785. Consumer prices in the U.S. were up by 2.7 per cent in July […] Read more
Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola
With diminished supplies a pull-back of exports was already expected analysts say
China has effectively shut the door on purchases of Canadian canola by announcing a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 75.8 per cent on imports of the oilseed to start on Thursday, Aug. 14.
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