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U.S. grains: Corn slumps as ethanol makers feel coronavirus constraints

Market awaits USDA plantings, quarterly stocks data

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News March 31, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures fell more than one per cent on Monday on slowing grain demand from ethanol makers, as tightening coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions limited demand for the biofuel. Soybeans ended mixed, with nearby contracts lifted by firm soymeal prices and concerns coronavirus restrictions may impede South American soy shipments. Wheat […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy, wheat end lower ahead of long weekend

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News February 15, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures closed lower on Friday on technical selling ahead of a long holiday weekend and uncertainty about U.S. export prospects, traders said. Wheat futures followed the weak trend, drifting lower in rangebound trade. A stronger dollar hung over the markets, making U.S. grains and soy less competitive […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Bunge profit tops estimates on South American results

By Karl Plume, GFM Network News February 12, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — Agricultural commodities trader Bunge reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday as rising crop prices boosted farmer sales in South America and swelled margins in its large agribusiness segment, sending shares up more than three per cent in pre-market trading. But uncertainty about global trade and demand for Bunge’s food and […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans under pressure

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm February 5, 2020

MarketsFarm — Market participants on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) are waiting to see how China’s novel coronavirus outbreak will impact commodity demand and the global economy. As of Wednesday, confirmed cases neared 25,000 and the death toll was close to 500. In the midst of dealing with the mounting public health crisis, China […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans sag despite China trade deal signing

By Julie Ingwersen January 15, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to a one-month low on Wednesday even as U.S. President Donald Trump signed a “Phase One” trade deal with China, the world’s top soy importer, reflecting traders’ uncertainty about the terms of the pact. Corn followed soybeans lower, but wheat futures surged to their highest in more […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans slide as rain boosts South American crops

By Karl Plume January 7, 2020

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. soybean futures ended mostly lower on Tuesday on crop-boosting rains in South America and as investors squared positions ahead of a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop report due on Friday, although short-covering trimmed losses late in the session. Corn and wheat futures were mostly flat as late-session short […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy futures ease on rains in South American forecasts

By Tom Polansek December 19, 2019

Reuters — U.S. soybean futures edged lower on Thursday, retreating from a five-week high touched earlier this week as traders expected rains to benefit rival suppliers in South America. Favourable crop weather could boost production in Argentina and Brazil, increasing global supplies and competition for export sales to buyers like China. Rains will ease dry […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade awaits solid details on ‘Phase One’

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 18, 2019

MarketsFarm — While optimism towards the ‘Phase One’ trade deal between the U.S. and China has continued, its initial impact on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) has diminished, according to one trader. “I think the biggest thing is everyone is on hold wondering, is it real? The actual terms of this [agreement] are still […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn stuck waiting on trade news

By Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm November 27, 2019

MarketsFarm — Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade remain in a holding pattern, waiting for concrete news on ongoing negotiations between the United States and China. Activity during the last week of November was slowing down as traders moved to the sidelines ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, with attention expected […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy hits two-month low on export competition

By Julie Ingwersen November 26, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to their lowest in more than two months on Tuesday on a mix of technical selling and export competition from South American supplies, traders said. Corn and wheat futures also declined after rallying a day earlier. Chicago Board of Trade January soybean futures settled down 8-1/4 cents […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn slumps as ethanol makers feel coronavirus constraints

U.S. grains: Corn, soy, wheat end lower ahead of long weekend

Bunge profit tops estimates on South American results

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans under pressure

U.S. grains: Soybeans sag despite China trade deal signing

U.S. grains: Soybeans slide as rain boosts South American crops

U.S. grains: Soy futures ease on rains in South American forecasts

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade awaits solid details on ‘Phase One’

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn stuck waiting on trade news

U.S. grains: Soy hits two-month low on export competition

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