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CBOT March 2019 soybeans, with 200-day moving average. (Barchart)

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade news having little effect

By GFM Network News January 9, 2019

CNS Canada — Even though news out of Beijing regarding the trade talks between the U.S. and China were reported as ending on a positive note Wednesday morning, one broker watching the Chicago Board of Trade didn’t see it having much effect on commodities. “The only thing that would be a real positive announcement would […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 wheat with 50-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy climbs on China trade optimism

By GFM Network News January 9, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rebounded on Wednesday, posting gains for the fifth session in six on hopes that China will accelerate its purchases of U.S. agricultural products following three days of trade talks with the United States this week. Corn also firmed as traders anticipated the grain would be among the goods […] Read more

CME March 2019 feeder cattle with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle ease after rally

By GFM Network News January 9, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) hog futures rose 2.1 per cent to their highest in more than three weeks on Wednesday. Cattle futures were weaker, pressured by profit-taking after the front-month February live-cattle contract hit an all-time high on Tuesday. “There was no fundamental line item to go with it yesterday so […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans slip from rally, eyes on China talks

By GFM Network News January 8, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures declined for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday in a profit-taking and technical setback after notching 3-1/2-week highs a day earlier. Losses were limited, however, by hopes that trade talks between Washington and Beijing will open the door for more U.S. soybean exports to China following […] Read more

CME February 2019 lean hogs with 50-day moving average. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise on China hopes

By GFM Network News January 8, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures were mostly higher on Tuesday, supported by prospects for improving export demand, traders said. The market was waiting for a pickup in deals from China due to the spread of African swine fever there. “That hope is still out there, but it’s elusive, and it’s up […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy firm on Brazil dryness, China trade hopes

By GFM Network News January 7, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose on Monday for a fourth straight session and notched a three-week high on concern about dry weather in Brazil and as trade talks between Washington and Beijing raised hopes of accelerated export purchases by China. Corn and wheat eased as some traders sold contracts to take profits […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans up as China talks fuel export hopes

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News January 4, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures climbed to a two-week high on Friday on optimism over U.S.-China trade talks planned for next week, coupled with declining estimates of the size of Brazil’s developing crop, traders said. Corn and wheat followed the firm trend, with brightening export prospects for both grains lending support. Chicago Board […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle ease on technical selling after steady cash sales

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News January 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures eased as much as one per cent on Thursday, weighed down by technical selling and steady deals in cash markets in the southern Plains, traders and analysts said. Live cattle futures weakened for the fourth straight session on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The market had climbed to life-of-contract […] Read more

File photo of a northern Illinois farmstead. (KSchulze/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Reuters

As loans and aid dry up, U.S. farmers face fresh challenge from shutdown

By GFM Network News January 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. farmers, already battered by the U.S.-China trade war, are facing increasing anxiety as the partial government shutdown nears the two-week mark, leaving crucial aid and loan payments in limbo. The shutdown has blocked assistance for many farmers, who at this time of year apply for federal loans as they pay […] Read more

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Cargill’s net earnings down as trade fight bites

By GFM Network News January 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Grains trader Cargill on Thursday reported a 20 per cent drop in its fiscal second-quarter 2019 net earnings, as global trade tensions hit the bottom line along with challenges in the Chinese hog sector and a struggling U.S. dairy business. Three of the company’s four business units reported results that were […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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CBOT weekly outlook: Trade news having little effect

U.S. grains: Soy climbs on China trade optimism

U.S. livestock: Cattle ease after rally

U.S. grains: Soybeans slip from rally, eyes on China talks

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise on China hopes

U.S. grains: Soy firm on Brazil dryness, China trade hopes

U.S. grains: Soybeans up as China talks fuel export hopes

U.S. livestock: Cattle ease on technical selling after steady cash sales

As loans and aid dry up, U.S. farmers face fresh challenge from shutdown

Cargill’s net earnings down as trade fight bites

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