Insights and Stories on Corn

Timing of rain ‘ideal’ for Prairie crops

May. 30, 2016 at 5:11 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Well timed weekend rains across Western Canada have benefited germinating canola crops and soil conditions — but some areas could use more moisture, one weather and crop specialist says. “In terms of the timing of the rains, they’ve been pretty well ideal,” said Bruce Burnett of G3 […]

Old-crop feed, oat demand stalled, new-crop pricing lower

May. 30, 2016 at 3:36 pm CDT

By OrganicBiz

Hedge fund urges organics firm SunOpta to sell itself

May. 27, 2016 at 8:25 pm CDT

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss

U.S. grains: Corn sets 10-month high on export demand

May. 27, 2016 at 3:57 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen

Organic Price Quotes: Late May

May. 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm CDT

By OrganicBiz

Late-May organic market trends

May. 27, 2016 at 3:54 pm CDT

By Jade Markus OrganicBiz staff Oilseeds Demand for organic oilseeds is high, one industry specialist says, which is keeping prices for flax steady and strong, while soybeans lag. Increased interest in alternative oil sources is driving demand for oilseeds, said Laura Telford, organic sector development specialist at Manitoba Agriculture, Food […]

By OrganicBiz

Canadian firm to buy Taco Time, Cold Stone parent

May. 26, 2016 at 7:10 pm CDT

A Montreal company known for mall food court and quick-service restaurant brands across Canada is set to buy a major U.S. player in the same sectors. MTY Food Group, which owns or holds franchises for 40 brands including Mr. Sub, Cultures, La Cremiere, Extreme Pita, Country Style, Yogen Fruz, TCBY […]

By Staff

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat on profit-taking

May. 26, 2016 at 4:56 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Thursday on profit-taking after rising to their highest in 20 months as soymeal pared gains, but analysts cautioned that soymeal’s rally might not be over. Wheat futures rose three per cent and corn firmed, notching a 10-month top in early moves. […]

By Julie Ingwersen

New Whole Foods chain 365 faces tough mission

May. 25, 2016 at 5:51 pm CDT

Los Angeles | Reuters — Whole Foods Market’s 365 grocery chain offers lower prices and more technology than the company’s namesake supermarkets, but experts say the fledgling brand must beat its many rivals without hijacking customers from its parent. 365, which debuted on Wednesday with a bright and airy store […]

By Lisa Baertlein

CBOT weekly outlook: Surprise demand propping up prices

May. 25, 2016 at 5:29 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Unexpected demand for corn and soybeans is supporting markets in Chicago, according to one U.S. trader, a trend he expects to continue. Soybeans — “It’s just not over yet,” said Sean Lusk, director of commercial hedging with Walsh Trading in Chicago. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybeans […]

By Jade Markus