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

Jul. 11, 2025 at 3:02 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures set contract lows and soybean futures sagged on Friday on expectations that beneficial weather for U.S. crops will lead to bumper harvests, analysts said.

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

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

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

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on the day he attends an event hosted by America250 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 3, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Trump says he’ll up Canadian tariff rate to 35 per cent next month

Jul. 11, 2025 at 9:23 am CDT

U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff assault on Canada on Thursday, saying the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports next month. Exceptions for goods under CUSMA, which includes many agricultural products, are expected to continue a White House official said.

By Ismail Shakil Jeff Mason Reuters