Corn Archives - Page 223 of 262 - Manitoba Co-operator

CBOT March 2020 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy hit 2018 highs

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek January 2, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures hit 2018 highs to start the new year as traders continued to expect increased Chinese demand once Washington and Beijing ink an initial trade deal. The gains on Thursday extended annual advances from 2019, a year marked by farmer stress over the U.S.-China trade war and

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade optimistic ahead of Phase One signing

By GFM Network News January 2, 2020

MarketsFarm — Agriculture commodities on the Chicago Board of Trade started the decade on a high note, thanks to general optimism regarding an impending trade deal between the U.S. and China. Phase One of the trade deal between the two countries is set to be signed at the White House on Jan. 15, according to

CBOT March 2020 wheat with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Futures notch yearly rises on China demand hopes

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek December 31, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat, corn and soybean futures posted annual gains in 2019 after an initial U.S.-China trade deal that could boost agricultural exports helped prices rally toward the end of the year. The crop futures finished little changed on Tuesday as markets wound down during the last session of the year and

A BASF scientist examines transgenic corn plants. (BASF.com)

Crops

China approves two new GM crops from U.S. for import

By GFM Network News, Hallie Gu December 31, 2019

Beijing | Reuters — China approved two new genetically modified (GM) crops for import on Monday that could boost agricultural purchases from the United States, while renewing permits for 10 others, the Chinese agriculture ministry said. Earlier this month, Beijing and Washington announced a Phase 1 trade deal, under which China has agreed to import

Flea beetles were aggressive feeders in 2019, leading to multiple spray passes for some farmers.

Crops

Year in review: Keep an eye out for these critters in 2020

Entomologist John Gavloski says these should be on your radar

By Angela Lovell December 30, 2019

Based on what went on in Manitoba fields this past season, producers may want to be on the lookout for several insects in 2020 that could potentially make a reappearance. At the top of the list are flea beetles, cutworms and grasshoppers, according to Manitoba’s provincial entomologist, John Gavloski. Speaking at the recent Manitoba Agronomists

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans set highest price since June 2018

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek December 30, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures on Monday rose to their highest price since June 2018 on expectations that Washington and Beijing will soon sign an initial trade deal that will increase American agricultural exports. China agreed to import more U.S. farm goods under the Phase 1 deal struck this month, providing support for

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade bullish into New Year

By GFM Network News December 27, 2019

MarketsFarm — Agriculture commodities on the Chicago Board of Trade were mixed on Friday, the last day of the January contract and one of the last trading days of 2019. Traders were “shoring up positions ahead of the weekend,” with profit-taking a feature, said Terry Reilly of Futures International in Chicago. Soybeans were lower after

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy touch highest prices since summer 2018

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek December 27, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat and soybean futures on Friday touched their highest prices since summer 2018 on expectations for increased Chinese buying as a result of an initial trade deal. Soybeans closed lower in a retreat from the gains. The markets continued to focus on prospects for more U.S. sales to China after

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit highest price since June 2018

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek December 26, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — The most actively traded U.S. soybean futures contract rose on Thursday, touching its highest price since June 2018 on optimism about U.S.-China trade. Traders and farmers hope China, the world’s biggest soybean importer, will ramp up U.S. purchases following a recently struck Phase 1 trade deal, which includes a commitment by

Paul Hodgen (l) and his father Abe stand on their farm in Roachdale, Indiana.

News

How ethanol plant shutdowns deepen pain for U.S. corn farmers

U.S. ethanol mandate exemptions are starting to add up, resulting in plant closures

By Mark Weinraub, Stephanie Kelly December 20, 2019

Reuters – When the U.S. ethanol industry was booming, Indiana farmer Paul Hodgen made good money selling about a quarter of his crop to a local facility that produced the corn-based fuel. Now that plant has stopped churning out ethanol and has instead converted to a grain elevator for storage. Hodgen still sells his corn

Daily Network News

U.S. to seek more foreign tariff cuts, CUSMA improvements in 2026

Iran conflict drives up urea prices

Speculative net long position grows in canola

Tag Archives Corn

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy hit 2018 highs

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade optimistic ahead of Phase One signing

U.S. grains: Futures notch yearly rises on China demand hopes

China approves two new GM crops from U.S. for import

Year in review: Keep an eye out for these critters in 2020

U.S. grains: Soybeans set highest price since June 2018

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade bullish into New Year

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy touch highest prices since summer 2018

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit highest price since June 2018

How ethanol plant shutdowns deepen pain for U.S. corn farmers

AgCanadaTV

AgCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Feb. 27, 2026

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Latest Market News