April 18, 2024

ICE Close: More Struggles for Canola

Canola futures continued to struggle this week, posting losses on Thursday after a mixed close the previous day.

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April 18, 2024

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Down on Large South American Supplies

Corn and soybean futures closed lower on Thursday on pressure from large South American supplies, while wheat ended mixed.

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April 18, 2024

Maps: US Corn, Soybean Area in Drought Little Changed

The amount of US corn and soybean production impacted by drought isn’t getting any worse, but it’s not getting any better either.

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April 18, 2024

USDA FAS Cuts Argentina Corn Estimate Amid Disease Outbreak

A disease outbreak could drop 2023-24 Argentina corn production below expectations and echo into the 2024-25 crop year, according to a report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).

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April 18, 2024

IGC Lowers 2023-24 World Corn Production Estimate

Amid rising disease and drought stress in parts of the southern hemisphere, the International Grains Council has cut its 2023-24 world corn production estimate.

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April 17, 2024

ICE Close: Canola Ends Mixed after Earlier Losses

Canola futures managed a mixed close on Wednesday after posting losses the previous two sessions.

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April 17, 2024

Chicago Close: Export Competition, Rain Pressures Wheat

Wheat futures fell on Wednesday, undermined by continued heavy export competition in the international market. Corn was also lower while soybeans bounced.

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April 17, 2024

Map: April Brings Wet Weather to Southern Ontario

Some fieldwork is underway across southern Ontario but bouts of heavy rain over the past couple of weeks is no doubt making conditions difficult for producers.

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April 17, 2024

Some Wins for Farmers in Federal Budget, But Losses Too

There were some wins for Canadian farmers in Tuesday’s federal budget, but some losses too, according to national farm groups.

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April 17, 2024

Syngenta Canada Reacts to 2024 Federal Budget

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April 17, 2024

Middle East Tensions Put Markets Further on Edge

Rising Middle East tensions have so far had a muted impact on the grain and oilseed markets, but much still depends on the potential for a wider conflict between Israel and Iran.

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April 16, 2024

ICE Close: Canola Falls for Second Straight Day

Canola futures closed lower for the second straight day on Tuesday.

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April 16, 2024

Chicago Close: Greenback Strength Weighs on Corn, Soys

Chicago corn and soybean futures finished lower on Tuesday amid US dollar strength, while wheat ended mixed.

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