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U.S. grains: Corn, soy ease on warmer weather

By Barbara Smith July 1, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean, corn and wheat futures all settled down on Monday after early strength, as outlooks for improved U.S. weather boosted crop production prospects, analysts said. The August soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade settled down 14-3/4 cents at $8.89-3/4 a bushel and new-crop November settled down 14-1/2 cents […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Trump calls off tariffs after Mexico vows to tighten borders

By Diego Ore, Roberta Rampton June 8, 2019

Washington/Mexico City | Reuters — The United States and Mexico struck a deal on Friday to avert a tariff war, with Mexico agreeing to rapidly expand a controversial asylum program and deploy security forces to stem the flow of illegal Central American migrants. U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to impose five per cent import […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade wars keep futures volatile

By Marlo Glass June 5, 2019

MarketsFarm — Extended durations of wet spring weather continue to buoy prices on the Chicago Board of Trade — and price volatility will remain high based on long-term weather forecasts. “Whenever you’re in a weather problem phase, volatility tends to increase,” explained Terry Reilly, a grains analyst with Futures International. Currently, soybeans are trading around […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Opportunities ahead for dry beans

By Marlo Glass June 4, 2019

MarketsFarm — Ongoing trade wars between the United States, Europe, and China may open the door to new markets for Canadian edible beans. According to reports, the European Union is bracing for tariffs from the U.S. on billions of euros worth of European goods, adding to the litany of other global trade wars. If trade […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Trump tariffs could cost an extra nickel per burrito, says Chipotle

By Reuters June 3, 2019

Reuters — Chipotle Mexican Grill on Monday estimated a US$15 million hit from President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexican imports, and said it could cover that by raising burrito prices by around five cents. The U.S.-based Mexican-themed chain’s finance chief Jack Hartung said its margins would be reduced by 20-30 basis points if the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: CBOT wheat rallies on weather

By P.j. Huffstutter June 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures rallied on Monday on concerns about harvest risks as more heavy rain was forecast in some U.S. grain belts and warm, dry weather was expected in top wheat exporter Russia. Meanwhile, corn and soybean futures traded choppily as the markets digested a threat of U.S. tariffs against Mexico, […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Trade fights continue to batter live cattle, lean hogs

By P.j. Huffstutter June 3, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and lean hog futures fell for a second trading day on Monday — with live cattle futures hitting a near-10 month low — amid robust supplies and trade fights quelling export demand, traders said. But trade issues helped feeder cattle futures settle the day slightly […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

By David Alire Garcia, David Ljunggren May 31, 2019

Mexico City/Ottawa | Reuters — Mexico and Canada said on Friday they would proceed with plans to ratify a new continental trade pact despite a new threat from U.S. President Donald Trump that critics say could undermine chances of the treaty coming into force. Trump, whose administration has made passing the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Target Trump’s base if trade spat worsens, Mexican farm lobby says

By David Alire Garcia, Sharay Angulo May 31, 2019

Mexico City | Reuters — The Mexican government should target agricultural goods produced in states that have voted for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Republican Party if the trade conflict between the two neighbours worsens, the head of Mexico’s main farm lobby said on Friday. Bosco de la Vega, head of Mexico’s national farm council CNA, […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hog, cattle futures fall after Trump opens new front in trade war

By Mark Weinraub May 31, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle and hog futures fell on Friday, pressured by fears that Mexico, a key importer of both U.S. beef and pork, will retaliate against President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico. The fresh trade concerns, coming at a time when U.S. supplies of both […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soy falls on cooler weather, China cancellation

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise amid hopes of China pork demand

Inspections group SGS to slim workforce

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U.S. grains: Soy falls on cooler weather, China cancellation

U.S. livestock: Hogs rise amid hopes of China pork demand

Inspections group SGS to slim workforce

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U.S. grains: Corn, soy ease on warmer weather

Trump calls off tariffs after Mexico vows to tighten borders

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade wars keep futures volatile

Pulse weekly outlook: Opportunities ahead for dry beans

Trump tariffs could cost an extra nickel per burrito, says Chipotle

U.S. grains: CBOT wheat rallies on weather

U.S. livestock: Trade fights continue to batter live cattle, lean hogs

Mexico, Canada plow ahead on trade pact ratification despite Trump threats

Target Trump’s base if trade spat worsens, Mexican farm lobby says

U.S. livestock: Hog, cattle futures fall after Trump opens new front in trade war

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