A lack concrete news on the tariff front during the week was generally deemed as supportive in the grain and oilseed futures markets as canola and corn traded higher.
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Tariff talk, volatility make market forecasts like drinking from a fire hose
The chaotic musings from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration can mean making sense of markets is nearly impossible
U.S. grains: Corn futures finish lower after hitting 18-month high
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed lower on Friday after the market stormed to an 18-month high on strong U.S. export demand, traders said.
U.S. grains: Soy futures rebound amid South America crop concerns
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose on Thursday, recouping losses from the previous session with support from lingering concerns about poor crop weather in South America, analysts said.
US oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates
U.S. oil and biofuel groups banded together this week to urge the new Trump administration to increase volumes of renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel mix in 2026 and beyond, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
IGC trims global corn crop forecast as South America outlook cut
The International Grains Council (IGC) has cut its forecast for 2024/25 global corn production, largely reflecting a diminished outlook for crops in Brazil and Argentina.
U.S. grains: Corn futures pull back from 16-month high
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures pulled back from a 16-month high on Wednesday as traders booked profits and anticipated that recent gains will drive bigger U.S. plantings this spring.
Former assistant commissioner claims harassment at Canadian Grain Commission
Patty Rosher says she was informed she was being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour in September 2022
A former assistant chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission has written a blog post claiming she was subjected to interference and harassment during her time at the agency.
U.S. grains: Corn futures hit 16-month high above $5 a bushel
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures reached a 16-month high above $5 a bushel on Tuesday on robust U.S. export demand and expectations that inventories may tighten, analysts said.
EU plans to restrict imported crops treated with banned pesticides, draft shows
The European Union is planning tougher restrictions on imported crops treated with pesticides banned in Europe, a draft European Commission document showed, a move that would impact suppliers including the U.S.
Crop imagery is an agronomic tool of the future
Aerial imagery isn’t just for farm yards, it can also serve a crop production purpose
Steve Shirtliffe and his team are developing a system that can identify agronomic information from aerial imagery