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U.S. grains: Soybeans jump as U.S. crop ratings erode, wheat retreats

By GFM Network News August 7, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soybean futures firmed on Tuesday after a weekly government survey lowered condition ratings for the U.S. crop by more than expected, raising concern about a smaller harvest this autumn. Wheat retreated after closing at a three-year high on Monday, weighed down by slow demand for U.S. exports despite expected crop […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on better beef packer demand

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News August 3, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose sharply on Friday, lifted by better demand from beef packers who were bidding more aggressively to buy steers in cash markets, traders and analysts said. Technical buying also supported cattle futures, which broke out of a relatively narrow trade that had defined the market […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans end week firm; China trade war anxiety remains

By GFM Network News August 3, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soybean futures staged a late-session short-covering recovery on Friday after touching a one-week low amid worries about an escalating trade war between the United States and China. Corn firmed on expectations that hot, dry weather in the U.S. Midwest may limit yield potential. Wheat futures retreated as traders cashed in […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Lower cash, pork prices send CME hog futures lower

By GFM Network News August 2, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs closed lower for a third straight day on Thursday, posting new lows for the contract, following downward-trending prices for market-ready, or cash hogs and wholesale pork values, traders said. Plentiful hog supplies and some plants shutting down temporarily to perform routine maintenance, which is typical this time […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat touches 3-year high on global supply concerns

By GFM Network News August 2, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. wheat futures surged to three-year highs on Thursday on concerns about tightening global supplies and reduced shipments from key suppliers, but the market closed well below the peaks as major exporter Ukraine denied it would ban exports. The gains in wheat spilled over to the corn market, which also benefited […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle jump as corn costs decline; hogs extend losses

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News August 1, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. cattle futures jumped over 1 percent on Wednesday, with feeder cattle prices leading the way higher after corn futures fell, traders and analysts said. Feed costs are a top expense for fattening cattle and Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle surged as corn futures turned lower from a roughly 1-1/2 month […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as U.S.-China trade war fears intensify

By GFM Network News August 1, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday as worries that U.S. President Donald Trump could propose additional tariffs on Chinese goods knocked prices down from a six-week high touched a session earlier. Wheat futures reached a one-year high on worries about drought reducing harvests in nations that are major exporters. The losses […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog futures tumble with pork belly prices, despite China hopes

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News July 31, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell sharply on Tuesday, weighed down by ample supplies and tumbling prices for pork bellies that are used for bacon, traders said. Front-month August lean hogs fell 2.175 cents to 61.125 cents per pound, dropping to a life-of-contract low for the fourth consecutive session. Most-active […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit six-week peak on hopes for China trade talks

By GFM Network News July 31, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soybean futures surged 3 percent on Tuesday to 1-1/2-month highs on hopes that the United States and China would restart stalled talks to avert a damaging trade war that has already slowed U.S. soy exports. Corn and wheat climbed along with soybeans, drawing additional support from concerns about weather-reduced harvests […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures lower after weaker cash trades, hogs mixed

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News July 30, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures edged lower on Monday, under pressure from weaker trades in U.S. Plains cash cattle markets that occurred after futures markets closed late on Friday, traders and analysts said. Feeder cattle futures also eased, tracking declines in the more actively traded live cattle market, while lean […] Read more

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Klassen: Cash feeder market divorces from futures market

Russia’s seaborne grain exports fell 10 per cent year-on-year in September, data shows

India and Canada agree on new roadmap for relations

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U.S. grains: Soybeans jump as U.S. crop ratings erode, wheat retreats

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise on better beef packer demand

U.S. grains: Soybeans end week firm; China trade war anxiety remains

U.S. livestock: Lower cash, pork prices send CME hog futures lower

U.S. grains: Wheat touches 3-year high on global supply concerns

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle jump as corn costs decline; hogs extend losses

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as U.S.-China trade war fears intensify

U.S. livestock: Hog futures tumble with pork belly prices, despite China hopes

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit six-week peak on hopes for China trade talks

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures lower after weaker cash trades, hogs mixed

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