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China soybean imports hit record June high on strong Brazil shipments

Jul. 14, 2025 at 9:44 am CDT

China’s soybean imports hit the highest level ever for the month of June, a Reuters calculation of customs data showed on Monday, driven by a surge in shipments from top supplier Brazil.

Canadian canola field between two grain bins.

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

Jul. 11, 2025 at 4:14 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Chicago, Illinois, USA - March 28, 2022: Chicago Board of Trade office in Chicago. The Chicago Board of Trade is one of the world's oldest futures and options exchanges.

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

Jul. 11, 2025 at 3:02 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Jul. 11, 2025 at 2:55 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Barry Senft is stepping down as CEO of Seeds Canada after four years.. Photo: John Greig

Senft to step down as CEO of Seeds Canada

Jul. 11, 2025 at 2:53 pm CDT

By John Greig

a sprayer unit spraying herbicide on a green crop

BASF cuts 2025 outlook as tariffs weigh on global economy

Jul. 11, 2025 at 1:42 pm CDT

Germany's BASF said on Friday that it was lowering its full-year outlook, citing weaker-than-expected global economic growth and reduced demand for its chemicals due to U.S. tariffs.

By Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the day of a "One Big Beautiful" event at the White House in Washington, DC., U.S.

Farm groups’ response to new Trump tariffs muted

Jul. 11, 2025 at 12:09 pm CDT

Farm groups’ response has been muted, thus far, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. Goods under CUSMA are expected to continue to be exempted. Trump again brought up dairy tariff claims in justification for higher tariffs.

By Jonah Grignon

A field of young corn plants in front of a sunset.

USDA adjusts supply/demand estimates

Jul. 11, 2025 at 11:57 am CDT

Corn and soybean yields in the United States were left unchanged in the latest supply/demand estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released July 11, although a reduction in harvested area led to small downward revisions to production for the crops.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Pouring corn grain into tractor trailer after harvest

USDA cuts US corn stocks outlook after raising exports to record high

Jul. 11, 2025 at 11:17 am CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its U.S. corn supply forecast in a monthly supply-and-demand report on Friday and raised its outlook for U.S. exports of the grain this season to a record high following a strong pace of overseas shipments.

By Karl Plume Reuters

Prairie Wheat Weekly: U.S. futures pressure Canadian prices

Jul. 11, 2025 at 10:57 am CDT

Pressure on U.S. futures and variable weather conditions on the Prairies brought Western Canadian wheat bids down during the week ended July 10, 2025.

By Adam Peleshaty