The planted area for U.S. corn in 2024 was determined to be 91.5 million acres, greater than the March USDA estimate of 90.04 million as well as the trade’s average guess of 90.35 million. However, the figure was nowhere close to last year’s acreage total of 94.64 million. After the release of the report, corn prices at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) reacted bearishly with contracts losing more than 20 U.S. cents per bushel.
U.S. corn acres, grain stocks higher than expected
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Most Canadian cash prices step back with U.S. declines
Cash wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies were mostly to the downside for the week ended June 27, as the United States wheat complex was steady to lower. That resulted in losses for Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, and Canadian Western Amber Durum, while Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat was mixed.
U.S. grains: Wheat rallies on strong demand ahead of acreage report
Chicago wheat futures surged on Thursday, recovering from a string of retreats on bargain buying and strong export demand, analysts said.
Cereals Canada moves forward with building plans
Cereals Canada is moving ahead with its plans to building the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange.
Cereals Canada moves forward with GATE building plans
Reading Time: 2 minutes The new centre in downtown Winnipeg would host Cereals Canada, other grain industry groups, and be a new home for processing and milling equipment.
Canadian farmers plant more canola, less wheat than early intentions
Canadian farmers planted more canola and less wheat than originally intended, according to updated acreage estimates from Statistics Canada, released June 27.
U.S. grains: Wheat holds, corn and soy fall on positioning ahead of USDA report
Chicago Board of Trade wheat held steady on Wednesday after notching a more than two-month low the day before on bargain buying and positioning ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's acreage report.
CBOT Weekly: Futures predicted to decline after USDA reports
Grain futures at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) are expected to decline after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases its prospective plantings and quarterly grain stocks reports on June 28.
Oilseed crush, grain deliveries see mixed yearly changes
Changes varied in the amount of oilseeds crushed and grains delivered in Canada during the month of May compared to one year ago, according to Statistics Canada (StatCan).
Manitoba Crop Report: More wet weather across province
Crop development in Manitoba continued while isolated rains fell over the province during the week ended June 23.
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