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U.S. grains: Soybeans hit six-week low as Brazilian harvest looms; corn, wheat sag

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters December 12, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures fell to six-week lows on Friday as worries about slowing export demand for U.S. supplies and the looming harvest of a large Brazilian crop spurred a round of long liquidation, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures followed the weak tone, pressured by rising global grain supplies. Chicago Board

Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil move slightly

By GFM Network News December 12, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar moved slightly higher on Friday, ending the week on a high note. The loonie settled at US$0.7263 or US$1=C$1.3769, compared to US$0.7260 or US$1=C$1.3774 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index was up 0.03 of a point at 98.37. Crude oil prices were lower due to

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures end lower, hogs mostly lower

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters December 12, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures turned lower on Friday on profit taking, inflation concerns and mixed wholesale prices, brokers said. Feeder cattle futures fell during the trading session, after cattle futures jumped to their highest levels on Thursday since late October – following a jump in cash prices for slaughter-ready

Futures markets

North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Sharp drops for canola

A down day in Chicago

By GFM Network News December 12, 2025

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures finished weaker on Friday, pulled down by losses in comparable oils as well as profit-taking. There were sharp declines in Chicago soybeans and soyoil, while soymeal edged up a little. Losses in MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil added to canola’s downturn. Crude

Futures markets

ICE Canola Midday: Weaker outside markets, profit-taking pulling down prices

By GFM Network News December 12, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were lower mid-morning Friday, due to losses in outside markets and from profit-taking said a trader. The trader said the vegetable oils were the biggest influence on canola, with declines in Chicago soy, MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil. Crude oil

Harvesting in the state of Western Australia is around halfway complete. Photo: John Greig/Glacier FarmMedia

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GIWA trims Western Australian crop forecasts, still predicts record harvest

By Reuters December 12, 2025

The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) slightly lowered its estimates for the state’s 2025/26 production of wheat, barley and canola on Friday but said the harvest of winter crops was still on track to be the biggest ever.

Global markets

Global Markets: Ma bolts to Liberals

By GFM Network News December 12, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. With now former Conservative MP Michael Ma having crossed the House of Commons floor to join the governing Liberals on Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is one seat away from having a majority.

Futures markets

ICE canola weaker Friday morning

By GFM Network News December 12, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were weaker Friday morning, taking back most of Thursday’s gains. Soybean and soyoil futures in Chicago were down in early activity, accounting for some spillover selling pressure in canola. European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were also lower. Canada exported 289,200 tonnes of canola during the week ended Dec.

Currency markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Little movement for loonie, crude oil

By GFM Network News December 12, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar continued to move upwards on Friday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7266 or US$1=C$1.3763 as of 8:47 a.m. CST, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.7260 or US$1=C$1.3774. The United States Dollar Index was up 0.09 of a point at 98.44. Crude oil prices nudged lower due

Grain truck unloading wheat in Binscarth, Manitoba on Sept. 25, 2025.

Crops, Markets

Riding market swings can add farm profit

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says

By Miranda Leybourne December 12, 2025

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says

Daily Network News

Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit six-week low as Brazilian harvest looms; corn, wheat sag

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil move slightly

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures end lower, hogs mostly lower

North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Sharp drops for canola

ICE Canola Midday: Weaker outside markets, profit-taking pulling down prices

GIWA trims Western Australian crop forecasts, still predicts record harvest

Global Markets: Ma bolts to Liberals

ICE canola weaker Friday morning

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Little movement for loonie, crude oil

Riding market swings can add farm profit

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