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North American grain/oilseed review: Canola climbs higher Friday

By GFM Network News March 28, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Friday, nearing major chart resistance as the market continued to correct off nearby lows. The May contract gained C$41.70 per tonne over the week, finishing Friday’s session just shy of a gap on the charts between C$615 and C$617 […] Read more

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Markets, Oats, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Higher deliveries in most grains reports StatCan

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 28, 2025

Most farmer deliveries of reported grains increased in February from the year before, according to Statistics Canada on March 28.

Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Bids mixed despite lower U.S. futures

By Adam Peleshaty March 28, 2025

Western Canadian wheat prices went in both directions despite lower U.S. futures and a stronger Canadian dollar during the week ended March 27, 2025.

Futures

ICE canola climbing higher into the weekend

By GFM Network News March 28, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts continued their uptrend of the past week on Friday, posting solid gains at midsession. Supportive chart signals, as values climbed above nearby technical resistance, contributed the gains. End user bargain hunting was also thought be underpinning the market, as canola remains attractively priced […] Read more

Markets, News, Reuters

India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say

By Manoj Kumar, Reuters March 28, 2025

India has offered tariff cuts on imports of U.S. farm products like almonds and cranberries as a further concession to the United States, two government sources said, hoping to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set for next week.

File photo of soybeans being loaded for transport in Argentina. (Wirestock/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, News, Reuters

China absorbs massive Brazilian soy shipments in first quarter

By Ana Mano, Reuters, Roberto Samora March 28, 2025

Brazilian soybean traders are poised to ship record volumes in the first quarter, driven by strong demand from the world's largest importer, China, which is currently involved in a trade war with the U.S.

Global markets

Global Markets: Carney to speak with Trump

By GFM Network News March 28, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak with United States President Donald Trump this morning, with U.S. tariffs and Canadian sovereignty expected to be at the top of the agenda. Tariffs on […] Read more

Currency Markets

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?

U.S. grains: Chicago corn, wheat choppy amid demand uptick, ample supply

Nutrien expects more fertilizer use by farmers despite low crop prices

Prairie wheat bids weaken in early August

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Chicago corn, wheat choppy amid demand uptick, ample supply

Nutrien expects more fertilizer use by farmers despite low crop prices

Prairie wheat bids weaken in early August

Markets

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola climbs higher Friday

Higher deliveries in most grains reports StatCan

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Bids mixed despite lower U.S. futures

ICE canola climbing higher into the weekend

India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say

China absorbs massive Brazilian soy shipments in first quarter

Global Markets: Carney to speak with Trump

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

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