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U.S. grains: Soybeans at six-week low on U.S. acreage view

By GFM Network News February 23, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to a six-week low on Thursday on expectations for a big South American harvest and an expansion in U.S. plantings this spring, analysts said. Corn futures fell on chart-based selling and wheat followed the weak trend. The Chicago Board of Trade March soybean contract settled down 11-1/4 […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: December corn seen as bellwether

By GFM Network News February 22, 2017

CNS Canada — As traders wait for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to put out fresh acreage estimates for corn and soybeans this week some eyes have already shifted to the behaviour of certain deferred contracts in the market. “If the December (corn) contract broke above US$4 (a bushel) it would be a catalyst,” said […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy at three-week low on South America crops

By GFM Network News February 22, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to a three-week low on Wednesday and posted a fourth straight daily decline on strong South American harvest prospects and a lack of supportive news, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures closed higher as traders awaited direction from a U.S. Department of Agriculture forum this week in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit three-week low

By GFM Network News February 21, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures closed lower on Tuesday for a third straight session, reversing from early strength to touch a three-week low on expectations for large South American soy harvests, analysts said. Wheat futures fell while corn firmed, supported by export demand and technical buying. Chicago Board of Trade March soybean futures […] Read more

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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat retreat on profit-taking

By GFM Network News February 16, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat and corn futures declined on Thursday, retreating from early strength on profit-taking after each market set multi-month highs, analysts said. Soybeans also closed lower, reversing from early advances, after the spot March contract fell short of last week’s high. CBOT March corn settled down 5-1/4 cents at $3.73-1/2 per […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Argentine flood fears underpin corn, soy

By GFM Network News February 15, 2017

CNS Canada — Weather concerns in South America continue to dominate the attention of many traders, despite the fact growing conditions for corn and soybeans have generally been favourable in Brazil over the past week. “It’s been good in Brazil but Argentina has had issues with flooding,” said Ted Seifried of Zaner Group in Chicago. […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Firmer beef quote rallies CME live cattle

By GFM Network News February 14, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures posted strong gains on Tuesday, reversing Monday’s selloff, fueled by short-covering and wholesale beef price rebound, said traders. Technical buying ensued after investors bought the February contract and simultaneously sold deferred months in a trading strategy known as bull spreads. February live cattle closed 1.45 […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Tenacious feeder market softens on supply forecasts

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 14, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded steady to as much as $5 lower over the past week. Early in the week, buyers incorporated a risk discount due to the extremely cold temperatures, especially in the Eastern prairie regions. By Thursday, markets were factoring in the larger beef supply forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Fund liquidation undercuts CME live cattle

By GFM Network News February 10, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed lower on Friday, hit by sell stops and fund selling after drifting below technical support levels, said traders. February live cattle closed 1.25 cents/lb. lower at 116.4 cents, and April 1.675 cents lower at 113.15 cents (all figures US$). Both contracts slipped beneath their […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn rise to multi-month highs

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News February 10, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat and corn futures extended gains to set multi-month highs on Friday on follow-through buying after the U.S. Department of Agriculture slashed domestic stockpile estimates in a monthly report on Thursday. Soybeans also were higher as investors defended their net long position despite expectations for a record-large harvest in top […] Read more

GFM Network News

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

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U.S. grains: Soybeans at six-week low on U.S. acreage view

CBOT weekly outlook: December corn seen as bellwether

U.S. grains: Soy at three-week low on South America crops

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit three-week low

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat retreat on profit-taking

CBOT weekly outlook: Argentine flood fears underpin corn, soy

U.S. livestock: Firmer beef quote rallies CME live cattle

Klassen: Tenacious feeder market softens on supply forecasts

U.S. livestock: Fund liquidation undercuts CME live cattle

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn rise to multi-month highs

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