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Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

U.S. grains: Chicago grains down on U.S.-Russia call, planting intentions

By Renee Hickman, Reuters March 18, 2025

Chicago wheat futures traded both sides of unchanged on Tuesday, holding near a March high underpinned by concerns over U.S. crop conditions. Traders also awaited the outcome of a call between the leaders of the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Markets

Speculators bail out of canola long positions

Tariff uncertainty tied to liquidation

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 17, 2025

Fund traders were busy liquidating long positions and putting on new bearish bets in canola as tariff uncertainty from both China and the United States weighed on the futures in early March.

While feed grains are below year-ago levels, out-of-line price ratios are a cause for concern. PHOTO: Canada Beef Inc.

Barley, Beef Cattle, Corn, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed grains weekly: Looming tariffs scaring away demand

Feed market is ‘wait and see’ says broker

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 13, 2025

Ongoing tariff uncertainty continues to curtail demand in the feed sector across the Canadian Prairies, said broker Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities in Saskatoon.

Corn, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT Weekly: Prices expected to slowly recover

Unless tariffs throw a wrench into things

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 12, 2025

Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade are expected to slowly recover by the end of March, said broker Ryan Ettner of Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. However, the tariff policies of the Trump administration could easily redirect that trend.

A soybean crop in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2022. Photo: Greg Berg

Cereals, Corn, Markets, News, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

U.S. wheat sees most notable changes in March S/D report

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 11, 2025

No change was the central theme to the March supply and demand report from the United States Department of Agriculture issued on March 11. In most categories of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), the USDA kept the same data as in its February report.

Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: Tariffs sow uncertainty in markets

U.S. levies create unpredictability in crop prices

By Adam Peleshaty March 5, 2025

Tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump have wreaked havoc on the Chicago Board of Trade according to Chicago-based agricultural strategist Terry Reilly.

Barley, Corn, Crops, Livestock

Feed Grain Weekly: Tariffs could hurt feedlots, grain farmers

Cattle feed industry in Western Canada under threat

By Adam Peleshaty February 27, 2025

Upcoming tariffs by United States President Donald Trump could greatly affect feedlots and grain farmers in Western Canada according to Market Place Commodities president Jim Beusekom.

Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: Tariffs front and centre at CBOT

Trump’s threats pressure crop markets

By Adam Peleshaty February 26, 2025

Tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump caused a downturn at the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Feb. 26, 2025.

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Markets

Net long position hits new record in canola futures

Funds put on new bullish bets, cover shorts

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 24, 2025

Heavy amounts of fund buying coupled with speculators covering short positions saw the net long position in canola futures hit a new record during the week ended Feb. 18.

Barley, Beef Cattle, Corn, Livestock, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed Grains Weekly: Overbooked end-users worried about tariffs on Canadian beef

Feed wheat, U.S. corn too expensive

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 20, 2025

There won't be a whole lot of movement of feed grains on the Canadian Prairies any time soon, stated Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge. He said not only are the end-users overbooked, but the relentless uncertainty over tariffs continues to dominate the cattle industry across Western Canada.

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

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