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CBOT September 2021 corn (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (yellow, orange and dark green lines). (Barchart)

CBOT weekly outlook: Prices could turn higher by month’s end

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 21, 2021

MarketsFarm — By the end of July, markets should have a good idea of what will shake out for corn and soybean crops in the U.S., according to Scott Capinegro of Barrington Commodities at Barrington, Ill. Corn and the soy complex on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), as well as the U.S. wheat complex,

CBOT August 2021 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (yellow, green and black lines). (Barchart)

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans up on weather worries

MGEX, CBOT September wheats also gain

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen July 14, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures hit their highest in nearly two weeks on Wednesday as forecasts called for dry weather in the Midwest crop belt next week and continued dryness in the northern Plains, threatening crop prospects, analysts said. Chicago Board of Trade December corn settled up 18 cents at $5.58-3/4

CBOT July 2021 soybeans (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2) and November 2021 soybeans (yellow line). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Weather

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on long-term forecast, China demand

Wheat mixed on winter crop harvest, spring wheat drought

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume June 21, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures advanced on Monday on renewed buying by China and as concerns lingered about dry conditions in western portions of the Midwest farm belt despite scattered storms over the weekend. Corn futures were mostly lower as rain in the central corn belt boosted crop prospects, while wheat was mixed

CBOT July 2020 wheat with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat slips on bumper harvest, soy up on exports

Corn inches up on technical trading, weather questions

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter June 18, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat futures slid again on Thursday, dropping to their lowest in more than eight months amid a bumper U.S. harvest and well-timed European rains. Soybeans and corn edged higher, on technical trading and signs weather may not be so crop-friendly across the U.S. Corn Belt in coming days. The most-active

Nearly 16 million corn and soybean acres sat idle in 2019 due to the excessive rains.

Comment, Markets

Comment: U.S. farmers ramp up corn, soybean acres

The trend comes amid historically low futures prices

By Karen Braun April 6, 2020

Reuters – New-crop corn and soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade have reached the lowest March levels in more than a decade with just a few weeks until the kickoff of the U.S. planting season. But despite the low prices, U.S. farmers are expected to boost acreage significantly over last year’s levels, which

CBOT July 2019 corn (candlestick chart) compared to K.C. July 2019 wheat (orange line). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn reaches five-year high on crop uncertainty, firm cash

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen June 14, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures climbed to their highest level in five years on Friday as forecasts for more showers in the eastern Midwest next week clouded U.S. production prospects, analysts said. Soybeans also advanced on the weather worries and wheat closed higher after a choppy session. Chicago Board of Trade July corn

CBOT December 2019 corn with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn ends firm, farmer selling pares gains

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen May 15, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures hit a six-week high on Wednesday on forecasts for rains in the Midwest crop belt that could signal further planting delays, but the market pared gains as the run-up in prices triggered a round of farmer selling, traders said. Wheat futures also ended nearly flat while soybeans closed

CBOT December 2018 wheat, with 200-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn ease in technical setback

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume October 3, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures eased on Wednesday in a technical selling setback following two days of gains despite concerns that rainy weather in parts of the Midwest would delay harvesting and possibly damage some crops. Corn futures also fell as technical selling more than offset support from strong demand and potential harvest

The Big River Resources ethanol plant at West Burlington, Iowa, about 120 km southwest of Davenport. (Steven Vaughn photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets

U.S. EPA ups biofuel targets slightly

By GFM Network News, Jarrett Renshaw, Richard Valdmanis November 30, 2017

Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it will require fuel companies to blend slightly more biofuels into the nation’s gasoline and diesel next year, angering oil refiners who view them as a competitive threat. The announcement follows weeks of lobbying by Midwestern lawmakers and representatives of the corn industry who wanted

Crops

Climate Corp. to partner with Canadian drone data firm

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 27, 2017

In a bid to bring its eye-in-the-sky views of clients’ fields closer to Earth, Monsanto’s Climate Corp. has struck up a partnership with a Canadian drone data provider. Climate on Nov. 15 announced an “official” partnership with Toronto-based Deveron UAS, which operates a fleet of drones serving farm clients across North America, to deliver “advanced”

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs as dry weather hits U.S. spring crop; corn, soy follow

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Hay cut progressing in dry weather

Pet food shortages leave owners on the hunt for kibble

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U.S. grains: Wheat climbs as dry weather hits U.S. spring crop; corn, soy follow

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Hay cut progressing in dry weather

Pet food shortages leave owners on the hunt for kibble

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CBOT weekly outlook: Prices could turn higher by month’s end

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans up on weather worries

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on long-term forecast, China demand

U.S. grains: Wheat slips on bumper harvest, soy up on exports

Comment: U.S. farmers ramp up corn, soybean acres

U.S. grains: Corn reaches five-year high on crop uncertainty, firm cash

U.S. grains: Corn ends firm, farmer selling pares gains

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn ease in technical setback

U.S. EPA ups biofuel targets slightly

Climate Corp. to partner with Canadian drone data firm

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