Markets & Production Tips

Global Markets: U.S. crop ratings improve

By GFM Network News June 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The United States corn crop was 97 per cent as of June 8, on track with the five-year average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Emergence was at 90 per cent, two points above […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News June 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding steady Tuesday morning, lacking any clear direction as market attention focused on trade talks between the United States and China. At 8:46 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3686 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684. The World Bank cut its […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola looking for traction

Mixed support from comparable oils

By GFM Network News June 10, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were narrowly mixed on Tuesday morning following the lead of comparable oils. Support for canola came from gains in Chicago soybeans and soyoil. However, declines in Malaysian palm oil, European rapeseed and Chicago soymeal kept a lid on further increases in canola. […] Read more

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Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat retreats on harvest pressure; corn, soybeans end lower

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters June 9, 2025

U.S. wheat futures fell about two per cent on Monday on seasonal pressure from the start of the Northern Hemisphere winter wheat harvest and corn futures sagged on mostly favorable crop weather, traders said.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Markets

Beef cattle prices start to reduce demand

The Markets: Watch U.S. consumer buying trends for signs of the cattle market’s future

By Jerry Klassen June 9, 2025

U.S. consumer purchasing has slowed, which means slower movement of cattle to beef processors. This will likely mean declining prices, says Jerry Klassen, market analyst.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady to start week

By GFM Network News June 9, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was steady on Monday, seeing some consolidation to start the week after touching its strongest levels in eight months relative to its United States counterpart last week. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7305 or US$1=C$1.3690. Talks between China and the […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend record highs

By Geralyn Wichers June 9, 2025

Chicago cattle futures extended record highs on Monday while lean hogs also saw gains.

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola mostly higher, grains pressured

By GFM Network News June 9, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm -– The ICE canola futures were mixed on Monday, to go with similar sentiment in comparable oils. Losses in Chicago soyoil pressured canola prices, but gains in European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil provided support. Crude oil was also higher, which an analyst said was due to today’s trade talks between […] Read more

Crops, Markets

U.K. wheat output to swing higher in 2025/26

Wheat production fell last year for several reasons

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 9, 2025

Wheat production in the United Kingdom is forecast to turn around in 2025/26 after falling back the previous year, the United States Department of Agriculture reported on June 9.

Futures

ICE Midday: Canola drifting higher

By GFM Network News June 9, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market showed small increases in the middle of trading on Monday, mirroring little movement in vegetable oils. Chicago soyoil was steady while European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were slightly higher. Crude oil also made gains, with an analyst saying it was supported by upcoming talks […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment

Markets

Global Markets: U.S. crop ratings improve

Canadian dollar and business outlook

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola looking for traction

U.S. grains: Wheat retreats on harvest pressure; corn, soybeans end lower

Beef cattle prices start to reduce demand

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady to start week

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend record highs

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola mostly higher, grains pressured

U.K. wheat output to swing higher in 2025/26

ICE Midday: Canola drifting higher

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