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U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle top one-week high

Nov. 20, 2023 at 7:20 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. feeder cattle futures and deferred live cattle futures finished higher on Monday after the government reported placements in feedlots were lower than analysts expected last month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in monthly data issued after the close of trading on Friday, said producers placed […]

U.S. grains: CBOT soybeans jump after insufficient Brazil rains

Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:41 pm CST

By Brendan O'Brien Reuters

5 lessons learned at Agritechnica

Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:26 pm CST

By Glacier FarmMedia

Large speculative short position in canola dips slightly

Nov. 20, 2023 at 3:59 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Agritechnica wrap-up: New combines, tractors and industry trends

Nov. 20, 2023 at 10:09 am CST

By Glacier FarmMedia

Ag chem maker FMC looks to sell non-core assets

Nov. 17, 2023 at 7:41 pm CST

Reuters — Crop protection products maker FMC Corp. has launched a strategic review of its non-core assets, including a potential sale of its non-crop business. A slowdown in demand for herbicide and pesticides as well as excess inventories had resulted in large destocking in South America, denting the U.S.-based company’s […]

By Reuters

U.S. grains: Chicago soy, corn slip on improved weather in Brazil

Nov. 17, 2023 at 7:33 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago grain and soybean futures declined on Friday as the prospect of rain in drought-stricken Brazil eased crop concerns, while traders exited long positions heading into a shortened U.S. Thanksgiving trading week. Soybeans and corn dipped more than one per cent while wheat fell 0.5 per […]

By Brendan O'Brien

U.S. livestock: CME cattle rise ahead of bullish data

Nov. 17, 2023 at 7:29 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures ended higher on Friday as livestock traders adjusted positions in the markets. After the close of trading, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued monthly data that showed producers placed 3.8 per cent more cattle into feedlots in […]

By Tom Polansek

Agritechnica update: A new big horsepower Massey, adjustable hay conditioning and automation matures

Nov. 17, 2023 at 9:54 am CST

Massey Ferguson released its new high-horsepower 9S tractor at Agritechnica. It’s the next tractor for Massey Ferguson with the unique 18 cm gap between the cab and the engine, which makes it more conformable for the operator and with better sight lines. It’s also new highest horsepower tractor available from […]

By Glacier FarmMedia

File photo of a docked grain vessel at a Black Sea port in Turkey.

Ukraine says 151 ships have used new Black Sea corridor

Nov. 17, 2023 at 9:20 am CST

Some 151 ships have used Ukraine's new Black Sea shipping corridor since it was set up in August, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on Friday, citing a senior government official.

By Reuters