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U.S. livestock: Hog futures set two-week peak on pork price hopes

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News March 6, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures jumped to two-week highs on Tuesday amid hopes for increased pork prices, which have been under pressure from large supplies and weakened demand from China. Wholesale pork prices, known as the cutout, rose by $1.01 on Monday to $62.93/cwt for carcasses, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture […] Read more

CBOT May 2019 soybeans with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as news of China trade deal awaited

By GFM Network News March 5, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago grain futures struggled to gain any traction on Tuesday, with wheat rising slightly on technical buying and soybeans slipping as traders anxiously awaited more news on the U.S.-China trade talks. Corn futures inched up late in the trading session, finding support on planting concerns and technical buying, traders said. “Corn […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle retreat on profit-taking

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News March 5, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures closed lower on Monday as investors booked profits after contract highs hit on Friday, traders said. Managed funds hold a large net long position in Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures, leaving the market vulnerable to bouts of long liquidation. The funds expanded their net long in […] Read more

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

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on trade deal hopes

By GFM Network News March 4, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures climbed on Monday amid news reports that Beijing and Washington are close to settling a lingering trade dispute, a breakthrough that could boost China’s demand for U.S. soy and other agricultural products. Corn also rose, pulling away from a three-month low struck in the previous session. Wheat prices […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cold weather pushes cattle futures to new highs

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News March 2, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures roared to new contract highs on Friday, supported by worries about cold weather limiting weight gain in herds. Most-active April cattle touched a contract high of 130.45 cents/lb., topping its previous high of 130.1 on Wednesday (all figures US$). June cattle also touched a high for the […] Read more

CBOT May 2019 wheat with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat posts steepest weekly decline in half a year

By GFM Network News March 1, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat prices fell on Friday and posted their steepest weekly decline since late August as technical selling and competitive global supplies pressured prices. Soybean and corn prices rose, rebounding from earlier losses, but gains were capped on concerns surrounding strong export competition. The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle end mixed, June sets new high

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News March 1, 2019

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. live cattle futures finished mixed after touching a new contract high on Thursday, as concerns about cold weather tightening supplies underpinned prices. Forecasts for more cold, snowy weather in the middle of the country kept traders on edge after recent storms slowed transportation and weight gain in herds. Cattle typically […] Read more

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

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as trade concerns weigh

By GFM Network News February 28, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean prices fell on Thursday despite stronger-than-expected export sales as investors worried that an eagerly awaited trade deal between Washington and Beijing remained elusive. Wheat and corn also fell as heavy deliveries against the March contracts weighed on the market. There were 820 deliveries against CBOT March soybeans, 400 deliveries […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures reach new contract highs again

By Tom Polansek, GFM Network News February 28, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live cattle futures notched new contract highs for the third consecutive session on Wednesday before the rally fizzled out. Traders were searching for fresh news to push up prices after factoring in concerns about cold weather and snow in the central U.S. slowing weight gain in herds and disrupting shipments […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall after comments on trade talks

By GFM Network News February 27, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean prices fell on Wednesday after a U.S. trade official said purchase promises were not enough to solve U.S.-China trade issues and that it was too early to predict an outcome to talks between the two countries. Any deal between Washington and Beijing must include a way to ensure commitments […] Read more

GFM Network News

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices rise as harvest ends

Canadian agriculture minister MacDonald headed to Mexico

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures set two-week peak on pork price hopes

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as news of China trade deal awaited

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle retreat on profit-taking

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on trade deal hopes

U.S. livestock: Cold weather pushes cattle futures to new highs

U.S. grains: Wheat posts steepest weekly decline in half a year

U.S. livestock: Cattle end mixed, June sets new high

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as trade concerns weigh

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures reach new contract highs again

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall after comments on trade talks

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