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U.S. grains: Corn rises on US yield concerns, strong crush demand lifts soybeans

Oct. 16, 2025 at 5:03 pm CDT

U.S. corn futures rose for a third straight day on Thursday and hit a 1-1/2 week high on reports of lower-than-expected harvest yields in some areas of the Midwest and forecasts for rain that could delay further field work.

Photos of the Chinese flag on the right and pile of canola seed on the left.

Carney expects to meet senior China leaders, sidesteps question on tariffs

Oct. 16, 2025 at 12:02 pm CDT

By Reuters

China holds off on soybean purchases due to high Brazil premiums, traders say

Oct. 16, 2025 at 9:43 am CDT

By Ella Cao Naveen Thukral Reuters

View of cattle's backs through the bars of a gate.

U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed on technicals, profit taking after tight supply rally

Oct. 15, 2025 at 5:18 pm CDT

By Karl Plume Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn gains on firm cash markets, big crush supports soybeans

Oct. 15, 2025 at 4:31 pm CDT

By Karl Plume Reuters

CBOT Weekly: Grain, oilseed futures under pressure

Oct. 15, 2025 at 3:44 pm CDT

November soybeans lost 23 U.S. cents per bushel during the week, while corn and wheat losses ranged from five to 10 cents.

By Adam Peleshaty

ICE canola weekly outlook: Off lows, but sideways trade likely

Oct. 15, 2025 at 3:43 pm CDT

Canola futures trended higher during the week ended Oct. 15, with the November contract settling above its 20-day moving average for the first time in nearly a month. Optimism over thawing trade relations with China contributed to the gains, although the lack of any concrete movement to end the stiff tariffs on Canadian canola seed or oil tempered the advances.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

A scenic rural landscape capturing an agricultural field with yellow stubbles under a dramatic cloudy spring sky, raining in the horizon. Grain elevators in the far. Photo: Anna Richard

Prairie forecast: Active pattern continues with mostly-dry west, wet start for east

Oct. 15, 2025 at 10:40 am CDT

The active pattern that we saw last week looks to continue into this forecast period which means more chances for rain, possibly some wet snow and a continuation of the temperature rollercoaster ride.

By Daniel Bezte

A row of six large grain bins at a grain terminal.

Grain trader Bunge lowers 2025 profit forecast after closing Viterra deal

Oct. 15, 2025 at 9:59 am CDT

U.S. grain trader and processor Bunge on Wednesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast following its merger with Viterra, and said it is overhauling segment and volume reporting to align with its integrated operations.

By Pooja Menon Pranav Mathur Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during lunch with Argentina’s President Javier Milei (not pictured) in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 14, 2025.

Trump mulls ending some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil

Oct. 14, 2025 at 4:54 pm CDT

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Washington was considering terminating some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil.