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Canada says will join as third party in U.S.-Mexico corn dispute

Mexico's measures 'not scientifically supported,' ministers say

Reuters — Canada said Friday it will participate as a third party in dispute settlement proceedings between the U.S. and Mexico regarding genetically modified (GM) corn in imported tortillas and dough, citing concerns about Mexico’s stance on the matter. The decision follows Washington’s request for a dispute settlement panel through the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which

CBOT November 2023 soybeans with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soybeans climb on weather risk, export demand

Pro Farmer tour predicts corn, soy crops below USDA estimate

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybeans climbed on Friday, bolstered by extreme heat and mixed results on the final day of a Midwest crop tour. Corn traded much of the day mixed, ending just under even as crop production remains robust, despite recent yield-eroding weather. Wheat fell as global supplies remain plentiful, though signs of


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Ukraine asks Lebanon to bar Syrian ship carrying ‘stolen’ corn

Corn taken from multiple storage units, Ukraine alleges

Beirut | Reuters — Ukrainian officials on Thursday asked Lebanon to bar a Syrian state-owned cargo ship carrying allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain from docking in Lebanon’s Tripoli port, according to the Ukrainian embassy and a diplomatic note seen by Reuters. The Ukrainian mission said in comments to Reuters that the Finikia was transporting 6,000 metric

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Feed weekly outlook: Barley, wheat prices now steady

U.S. corn imports keep lid on barley values

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat didn’t change much for the most part during the week ended Thursday, according to Erin Harakal of Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “This week it has been pretty steady compared to the end of last week,” Harakal said, noting barley prices dropped about $20 per tonne. “Just


CBOT November 2023 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soybeans up as heat risk in focus

Weak demand erodes corn, wheat

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures firmed for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by strong exports and supply uncertainty as hot, dry weather cast uncertainty over U.S. prospects. Corn inched down as the market assessed results from this week’s Pro Farmer crop tour. Wheat eased as traders weighed strong global supplies against

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U.S. grains: soybeans end higher amid extreme heat, crop tour findings

Wheat ticked higher as traders assessed the latest Russian attack on a Ukrainian grain port

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean and corn futures firmed on Wednesday, supported by hot, dry conditions that compound signs of stress found in initial results of a widely followed U.S. Midwest field tour. Wheat also ticked higher as traders assessed the latest Russian attack on a Ukrainian grain port and monitored North American spring


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CBOT weekly outlook: damage from extreme heat immediately unknown 

CBOT largely ignored the latest machinations in the Russia-Ukraine war that could change quickly: analyst

MarketsFarm – Prices at the Chicago Board of Trade could increase if there’s heat damage to the United States corn and soybean crops, according to Tom Lilja of Progressive Ag in Fargo, North Dakota. During the week of Aug. 21 to 25 a heat dome formed over much of the U.S. Midwest with temperatures pushing

Summary of accumulated precipitation for Manitoba’s Agricultural Regions.

Harvest progress hits double digits, majority of Manitoba soils seen dry

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 15 (week 34)

Overview  Harvest progress sits at 13 per cent complete across the province, which is on-par with the 5-year average harvest progress. Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is near completion, with 93 per cent of acres harvested. Early yield reports for winter wheat are averaging about 60 bu/acre and 70 bu/acre for fall rye. Harvest


CBOT November 2023 soybeans with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soy, corn fall on crop tour’s promising early reports

Egypt wheat tender signals demand

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybeans fell on Tuesday as above-average crop scouting during a Midwest tour outweighed hot, dry weather in U.S. growing belts. Corn was also pressured by promising early crop tour results, but found support in a recent spate of export sales. Wheat ended higher as global demand remains strong, though an

CBOT November 2023 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Soybeans run up to three-week high on hot, dry weather

Wheat eases on Ukrainian export efforts

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybeans rose for a fourth straight session on Monday, reaching a three-week high as hot, dry U.S. conditions fueled concerns over crop stress. Wheat fell as Ukraine sought new Black Sea avenues for export, adding pressure to corn futures. Markets were awaiting results from the annual Pro Farmer crop tour,