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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle snap back from early session losses

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters August 13, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Thursday, fueled by short-covering and technical buying that turned back initial selling, traders said. October led the day’s rally as investors bought that contract and simultaneously sold August ahead of its expiration on Aug. 31. Spot-August futures closed up 0.15 cent/lb. at

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans face uncertain future

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News August 12, 2015

CNS Canada –– Chicago corn and soybeans both suffered heavy losses during the week ended Wednesday, as a supply and demand survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected better-than-expected harvests. The report pegged U.S. corn output at 13.686 billion bushels while soybean output was pegged at 3.916 billion bushels. Both numbers were larger than

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola drop may spur fresh demand

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin August 12, 2015

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola futures dropped sharply on Wednesday as the market reacted to a surprisingly bearish U.S. Department of Agriculture report and resulting losses in soybeans. While the nearby technical bias has turned bearish, the latest weakness may also serve to uncover some fresh export demand for canola. “It’s a reminder

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soy, corn tumble after USDA hikes U.S. yield forecasts

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen August 12, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. soybean futures plunged six per cent and both corn and soybeans briefly fell their respective daily limits on Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture surprised traders by raising its estimates for domestic corn and soybean crops in a monthly report. Analysts surveyed by Reuters had expected USDA to lower its

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle slump on fund selling, cash unease

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters August 12, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle fell on Wednesday, hit by cash price caution and fund liquidation after drifting below key technical levels, traders said. Spot-August futures closed down 1.475 cents/lb. at 148.7 cents (all figures US$). October finished 2.55 cents lower at 146.6 cents, and under the 20-day moving average of

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Weather

USDA sees bumper corn, soy crops despite floods

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub August 12, 2015

Washington | Reuters –– U.S. corn and soybean harvests were pegged above expectations this year as strong yields in areas west of the Mississippi River will make up for problems caused by excessive rains in eastern production states, the government said Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast the 2015-16 soybean harvest at 3.916 billion

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn follows broad weakness as crop ratings stabilize

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen August 11, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn and soybean futures fell on Tuesday from two-week highs as stable crop ratings eased concerns about dry Midwest weather, while China’s devaluation of the yuan led to broad weakness in commodity markets. Wheat also slipped, one day after rallying in step with corn and soybeans despite signs of large

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs finish mixed

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters August 11, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs finished mixed on Tuesday, supported by futures’ discounts to CME’s recent hog index at US78.9 cents, but pressured by weak cash and wholesale pork values, traders said. Spot-August futures, which will expire on Aug. 14, closed up 0.075 cent/lb. at 76.725 cents, and most-active October 0.625

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 10, 2015

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded at similar levels to seven days earlier on very light volumes and little buying interest. Most auction barns were closed and cattle buyers are on holidays, so drawing market information is like the young cowboy at the high school dance — his mind is anywhere but on the markets. Limited

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, soy at two-week highs on weather worries

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen August 10, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures climbed to two-week highs on Monday amid concerns about stressful hot weather in the U.S. and Europe coupled with positioning ahead of a monthly U.S. government crop report, traders said. Wheat futures also advanced, following the firmer trend. A setback in the U.S.

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle snap back from early session losses

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans face uncertain future

ICE weekly outlook: Canola drop may spur fresh demand

U.S. grains: Soy, corn tumble after USDA hikes U.S. yield forecasts

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle slump on fund selling, cash unease

USDA sees bumper corn, soy crops despite floods

U.S. grains: Corn follows broad weakness as crop ratings stabilize

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs finish mixed

Klassen: Softer fed cattle market weighs on feeder prices

U.S. grains: Corn, soy at two-week highs on weather worries

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