Proposed tariffs imposed on Canadian and Mexican imports into the U.S. gave the Chicago Board of Trade a lot to think about during the week ended Dec. 4, 2024.

CBOT Weekly: Trade focuses on tariffs, USDA report next

Mexico expects resolution on GM corn dispute by Dec. 14
Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday he expected a resolution on a dispute under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact regarding Mexican restrictions on imports of genetically-modified (GM) corn by Dec. 14.

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as good South America weather lift crop prospects
U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday on favorable crop weather in South America and concerns about the incoming Trump administration's hawkish approach to trade with top importer China.

Biden administration will not finalize clean fuel tax credit guidance
Ethanol producers hoping aviation fuel would provide market growth after amid stagnant demand
Biden administration officials will not finalize highly anticipated guidelines on new clean fuel production tax credits aimed at the airline and biofuel industries before they leave in January, three sources told Reuters, casting doubt on the future of a key piece of the U.S. president's climate agenda.

U.S. grains: Soybeans recoup losses, but Brazil crop outlook caps gains
U.S. soybean futures rebounded on Tuesday in a short-covering and bargain-buying bounce from the prior day's losses, although gains were limited by favorable crop prospects in South America, where Brazil is due to harvest a record crop early next year.

U.S. grains: Soy down on record Brazil crop outlook
U.S. soybean futures fell on Monday on favourable crop weather in South America, forecasts for a record-smashing Brazilian harvest and continued concerns about the incoming Trump administration's hawkish approach to trade with top soy importer China.

Ukraine introduces minimum export prices for major agricultural goods
Kyiv | Reuters – Ukraine has introduced a new system for exporting key agrarian goods, including grains, which implies a ban on shipping consignments of goods at prices below those set by the agriculture ministry. Ukraine is a major grain and oilseeds grower and exporter and the new system became operational on Dec. 1. The government […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans tick up on export demand
Corn higher on technical buying, position adjusting
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended slightly higher on Friday on technical trading and a flurry of export demand, market analysts said. Investors adjusted positions after Thursday's Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Feed Grain Weekly: Corn prices drop, barley favoured
Despite United States corn futures declining as of late, barley is still the preferred feed grain at feedlots in southern Alberta, said a trader.

U.S. grains: Soy up, corn unchanged on pre-Thanksgiving positioning
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures inched up on Wednesday on technical buying and as investors adjusted positions ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving Day holiday.