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Federal International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr speaks at the China-Canada economic and financial strategy dialogue in Beijing on Nov. 12, 2018. (Photo: Reuters/Jason Lee/Pool)

Canada ‘playing chess’ on canola file

By GFM Network News May 3, 2019

MarketsFarm — Canola seed sales to China remain at a standstill with little fresh news to report, according to a Canola Council of Canada briefing to farmers held Friday morning together with federal International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr. However, efforts on a number of fronts are ongoing, as Canada works to resolve the issue. […] Read more

CBOT July 2019 wheat with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy down fourth straight week on export worries, big supplies

By GFM Network News May 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures eased on Friday for a sixth consecutive session, posting a fourth straight weekly drop as rain-delayed U.S. corn planting may fuel a shift to more soybean acres despite sluggish export demand from top importer China. Corn edged upward for a seventh straight day and notched its first weekly […] Read more

Emergence in an Ontario soybean field. (File photo by John Greig)

Crops, Soybeans

Uncertainty could bring changes to soybean acres

By GFM Network News May 2, 2019

MarketsFarm — At this time soybean acres in Canada have been projected to be down this year for a few reasons — not only because of trade issues with China, but also due to back-to-back dry years and declining prices. Statistics Canada’s 2019-20 principal field crop acreage report, released April 24, estimated 5.65 million acres […] Read more

CME June 2019 lean hogs with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs mixed, nearbys up on export hopes

By GFM Network News May 2, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures ended mixed on Thursday, with nearby futures contracts building on strong gains in the previous session on expectations that China would soon sharply accelerate imports of U.S. pork. Deferred contracts were pressed down by active spread trading that featured buying of June futures and selling of October […] Read more

CBOT July 2019 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Weak export data drags soybeans to new lows

By GFM Network News May 2, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures posted contract lows for a fourth straight session on Thursday after weak U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) export sales data and amid ongoing concerns that rain-delayed corn sowing would increase soy plantings. Corn was mixed as spillover pressure from lower soybeans offset support stemming from concerns about delayed […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady ahead of seeding

By GFM Network News May 2, 2019

MarketsFarm — Feed grain prices have firmed up ahead of seeding, and producers are quick to make room in feed bins ahead of seeding. “New-crop price is significantly lower than old-crop, so at some point they’re going to converge,” said Allen Pirness, senior trader with Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Statistics Canada’s crop intentions report, […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Label problem caused China’s suspension of two pork shippers

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News May 2, 2019

Winnipeg/Ottawa | Reuters — China’s suspension of two Canadian pork exporters’ permits was due to a labeling problem, Canada’s agriculture minister said, adding that she was hopeful of it being resolved. China’s action against two Canadian pork companies, announced by Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau on Wednesday, widened a diplomatic rift between the countries. On Thursday, […] Read more

ICE July 2019 canola (candlestick) with CBOT July 2010 soybeans (line) for comparison. (Barchart)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Bearish funds keep canola pointed lower

By GFM Network News May 1, 2019

MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola prices fell to their lowest levels since 2014 during the week ended Wednesday, as bearish technical signals and a lack of progress on trade relations with China weighed on values. While a short-covering correction is possible, the underlying fundamentals also remain bearish. Speculators adding to their large net short positions […] Read more

CBOT July 2019 soybeans with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Export worries, big supplies drag soybean futures to new lows

By GFM Network News May 1, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to fresh contract lows on Wednesday, pressured by sluggish exports and worries that rain-delayed U.S. corn seeding would expand the number of acres planted with soybeans, which can be sown later in the spring. Corn futures firmed as soggy fields around much of the Midwest and forecasts […] Read more

Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announces expansion of the federal Advance Payments Program in Ottawa on May 1, 2019, flanked by Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr (l) and his fellow Winnipeg MPs Dan Vandal, Robert Falcon-Ouellette and Terry Duguid. (Video screengrab from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada via Facebook Live)

Canola, Crops

APP pumped up, AgriStability deadline extended against China canola ban

By GFM Network News May 1, 2019

The federal Advance Payments Program’s loan limits and interest-free portions will be raised and the deadline for AgriStability enrolment extended in a bid to help Canadian canola growers with cash flow. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr on Wednesday announced the expansions and extensions along with plans to engage other […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Live cattle drop as beef prices, packer margins erode

CBOT Weekly: Soybean, wheat futures come down

Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Live cattle drop as beef prices, packer margins erode

CBOT Weekly: Soybean, wheat futures come down

Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture

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Canada ‘playing chess’ on canola file

U.S. grains: Soy down fourth straight week on export worries, big supplies

Uncertainty could bring changes to soybean acres

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs mixed, nearbys up on export hopes

U.S. grains: Weak export data drags soybeans to new lows

Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady ahead of seeding

Label problem caused China’s suspension of two pork shippers

ICE weekly outlook: Bearish funds keep canola pointed lower

U.S. grains: Export worries, big supplies drag soybean futures to new lows

APP pumped up, AgriStability deadline extended against China canola ban

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