Soybean, corn and wheat futures in the United States are all trading near contract lows, with a lack of any significant weather threats likely to keep the bias pointed lower until something changes the narrative.
Bearish Chicago grains/oilseeds in need of a new story
French rain dampens outlook
Wet Olympics opening ceremony were a window to France's farmer woes.
Canola prices face headwinds
A number of factors were weighing on canola markets during the first days of August.
Canadian pea exports slow in June
Canadian pea exports slowed in June, as end user demand shifted to the looming new crop with only one month left in the 2023/24 marketing year, according to the latest Statistics Canada trade data released Aug. 6. Chickpea movement was also slow, while lentil exports were up on the month but still off the year-ago pace.
CBOT weekly: Good weather weighs on soybeans/corn, with more room to downside
A lack of any major weather concerns kept soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade trending lower during the last week of July, with many months hitting contract lows.
WATCH: Enthusiasm beats the heat at AIM 2024
The full attendance tally is still to come, but O’Connor estimated that this year’s event drew 30,000-32,000, with many people needing more than one day to make their way through the grounds to take in the new machinery, innovations, crop research and all things ag-related in-between.
Fuel hedging platform wins AIM innovation award
Rack Petroleum Ltd.’s HedgeHog app allows users to confirm a guaranteed price for diesel for future delivery up to two years into the future.
From AIM: Expect a year of drone drama
Spray regulations haven't kept up with drone advancements.
Manitoba crops advancing with warm weather: report
Warmer conditions across Manitoba during the week ended July 16 helped advance crop growth, with recent rainfall leaving most of the province with wet or optimal soil moisture conditions, according to the latest provincial crop report.
Off the ‘slightly muddier’ beaten path at Discovery Farm
The "Off the Beaten Path" demonstration tour presented by BMO at the Ag in Motion farm show July 16-18, highlighted the multi-year research underway by several companies at the 610-acre site, with the improved moisture levels in 2024 helping provide new data for the ongoing projects.
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