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CBOT Weekly: USDA plantings, stocks reports out March 31

Corn should be the winner in both reports

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 26, 2025

March 31 will be a busy day in the commodities market with the United States Department of Agriculture scheduled to release two major reports. At 11 am CDT on that Monday, the USDA will issue its grain stocks as of March 1 report along with its prospective plantings estimates for this spring.

Canola, Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Future cloudy for futures

Market awaiting upcoming U.S. tariffs

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 26, 2025

The ICE Futures canola market posted solid gains during the week ended March 26 to trade at its best levels in more than two weeks despite recently imposed Chinese tariffs on canola oil and meal the looming threat of broad tariffs from the United States.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, U.S. dollar index hit multi-week highs

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – For the first time in more than a month, the Canadian dollar ended Wednesday above the 70 United States cent mark. The loonie finished at US$0.7009 or US$1=C$1.4268, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4296. It was the loonie’s highest close since Feb. 24. The U.S. Dollar Index reached its […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets

U.S. Livestock: CME cattle rise as boxed beef values grow

By Geralyn Wichers March 26, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures made modest gains on Wednesday while boxed beef values climbed on steady consumer demand.

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola at two-week highs

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market continued to correct off nearby lows on Wednesday, hitting its highest levels in two weeks in the nearby May contract. Gains in Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil provided spillover support, although European rapeseed was mixed. The spread between canola and […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola continues higher Wednesday

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts were stronger at midday Wednesday, continuing to correct off nearby lows as the oilseed remains attractively priced compared to other options. Gains in Chicago soyoil provided spillover support, with Malaysian palm oil also firmer on the day. European rapeseed was mixed, but the […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Carney calls for caution in Chinese trade

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. China does not share Canadian values when it comes to trade, said Prime Minister Mark Carney at a press conference Wednesday, noting that Canada should be careful when trading with the country. The threat of […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil prices climb upward

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar had positive momentum on Wednesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7010 or US$1=C$1.4265 as of 8:31 a.m. CDT, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4296. The United States Dollar Index was up 0.24 of a point at 104.43. Reports of declining U.S. stockpiles lifted crude oil prices […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: More gains for canola

Spillover support from most comparable oils

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures continued to climb higher Wednesday morning, on solid end-user demand and chart-based positioning. Canola’s recovery pushed the May contract closer to its 20-day moving average, while it remained well back of its other major averages. Additional support for the Canadian oilseed came from […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat futures drop on Black Sea agreements

By Renee Hickman, Reuters March 25, 2025

Chicago wheat futures eased on Tuesday as the United States announced it had reached agreements with Russia and Ukraine to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea.

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley, wheat competing with U.S. corn

China to reduce pig herd amid low consumer demand

U.S. cattle ranchers slowly start to rebuild decimated herd

GFM Network News

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley, wheat competing with U.S. corn

China to reduce pig herd amid low consumer demand

U.S. cattle ranchers slowly start to rebuild decimated herd

Markets

CBOT Weekly: USDA plantings, stocks reports out March 31

ICE canola weekly outlook: Future cloudy for futures

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, U.S. dollar index hit multi-week highs

U.S. Livestock: CME cattle rise as boxed beef values grow

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola at two-week highs

ICE canola continues higher Wednesday

Global Markets: Carney calls for caution in Chinese trade

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil prices climb upward

ICE Canada Morning Comment: More gains for canola

U.S. grains: Wheat futures drop on Black Sea agreements

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