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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn and soybeans down after USDA report

By GFM Network News November 9, 2017

CNS Canada – Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell following the United States Department of Agriculture’s crop production report which raised corn estimates and kept soybeans at previous estimates. “I expect the low volatility environment to continue with soybeans remaining in tight trading short term. And for corn prices eventually […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

USDA boosts corn harvest view above expectations on record yields

By GFM Network News November 9, 2017

Washington | Reuters – U.S. corn production will be higher than expected as harvest yields came in at record levels despite some concerns about the crop throughout the growing season, government data showed on Thursday. The U.S. Agriculture Department in its monthly supply and demand report said the bumper corn harvest will raise stockpiles of […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Lower supply outlook strengthens cattle prices

Market Update: The market is not getting more bearish but rather looking neutral to bullish

By Jerry Klassen November 8, 2017

Alberta fed cattle were trading in the range of $137 to $138 in mid-October, up approximately $4 from average September values. Beef production during October appears to be coming in lower than anticipated. At the same time, retail and restaurant demand appears to be coming in higher than expected due robust consumer spending. Looking forward, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn rises to one-week high on exports

By GFM Network News November 2, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures climbed to a one-week high on Thursday on bargain buying and improving export demand, although gains were limited by reports of higher-than-anticipated U.S. harvest yields. Soybeans rose for a second day and notched a two-week high as expectations of lower U.S. yields and rising demand from China supported […] Read more

Ripe soybeans near Morden, Man. on Sept. 14, 2017. (Allan Dawson photo)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy climbs to one-week high on yield worries

By GFM Network News November 1, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose to a one-week high on Wednesday on concerns that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) might lower its forecast of the domestic soybean yield in a monthly report next week, traders said. Corn firmed along with soybeans as firm cash markets lending support. Wheat drifted lower but […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat falls to contract lows on technical selling

By GFM Network News October 31, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. wheat futures fell to contract lows on Tuesday as technical selling pressure dragged prices lower for a fifth straight session. Chart-based selling accelerated as prices slipped below the prior day’s two-month low, more than offsetting supportive news of a large export sale to Iraq and a government report showing the […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle surge to contract highs on higher cash prices

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News October 30, 2017

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle futures contracts surged to lifetime peaks on Monday, boosted by unexpectedly high-priced sales in cash cattle markets that occurred after the futures close on Friday, traders said. Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange surpassed Friday’s highs when trade resumed on Monday and some contracts […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rise on firmer cash price expectations

By GFM Network News October 27, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange nearby live cattle contracts on Friday gained for a second straight day, guided by expectations for steady-to-higher cash prices by late Friday, traders said. October live cattle, which expire on Oct. 31, finished 1.225 cents/lb. higher at 115.375 cents (all figures US$). Most actively traded December closed up […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy futures maintain status quo

By GFM Network News October 25, 2017

CNS Canada — Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade have kept rangebound this week with little excitement. During the week ended Wednesday the December corn contract rose slightly, by 2.5 cents, to $3.51 per bushel (all figures US$). The dominant November contract for soybeans fell 3.25 cents, to $9.9675 per bushel. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as harvest speeds up

By GFM Network News October 24, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures eased on Tuesday after a U.S. government report showed farmers had increased their pace of harvesting what is expected to be a massive crop after a slow start, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures also settled in positive territory, recovering early losses after holding support at key technical […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit contract highs on tight supply

U.S. grains: Soybeans tumble on doubts over U.S.-China trade progress

Alberta harvest wrapping up: report

Tag Archives USDA

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn and soybeans down after USDA report

USDA boosts corn harvest view above expectations on record yields

Lower supply outlook strengthens cattle prices

U.S. grains: Corn rises to one-week high on exports

U.S. grains: Soy climbs to one-week high on yield worries

U.S. grains: Wheat falls to contract lows on technical selling

U.S. livestock: Cattle surge to contract highs on higher cash prices

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle rise on firmer cash price expectations

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy futures maintain status quo

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as harvest speeds up

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