Insights and Stories on International

Pulses: India remains at forefront of pulse market

Oct. 20, 2015 at 3:47 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20. • Shortages and resulting high local prices in India remain at the forefront of the global pulse market. The government recently imposed restrictions on how many tonnes companies can store in […]

Global markets: Canada’s federal election, Russia’s economy

Oct. 20, 2015 at 3:42 pm CDT

By MarketsFarm Team

U.S. livestock: Higher beef prices extend CME live cattle advances

Oct. 20, 2015 at 3:37 pm CDT

By Theopolis Waters

Mitsui buys half of non-GMO U.S. grain, soybean handler

Oct. 19, 2015 at 7:35 pm CDT

By Reuters

Cattle futures recover, but aren’t about to jump over the moon

Oct. 19, 2015 at 7:25 pm CDT

By Jade Markus

Global markets: U.S. Federal Reserve and China’s economy

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:56 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CANADIAN ELECTION — The Canadian Federal election is today, and market participants will be following the outcome closely. U.S. FED OFFICAL SAYS IT’S TOO SOON TO TALK ABOUT INTEREST RATE — New York Federal Reserve President, […]

By MarketsFarm Team

Pulses: India imposing stock limits in bid to ease prices

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:53 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday morning, Oct. 19. • With local pulse prices continuing to rise sharply, the Indian government has imposed limits on how many pulses food processors, importers, exporters and retailers can hold. Prices are nearly […]

By MarketsFarm Team

Feed: El Nino pressures barley crop down under

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:50 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Monday, Oct. 19. • CBOT corn futures were down by two to three cents per bushel at midday Monday, as harvest pressure in the U.S. and improving corn conditions in the Black Sea […]

By MarketsFarm Team

U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:23 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. wheat futures fell to the lowest levels in about a month while corn and soybeans also eased on Monday, pressured by forecasts for crop-friendly rains and plentiful global supplies, traders and analysts said. Showers this week were likely to benefit parched wheat fields in Russia […]

By Michael Hirtzer

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up again as beef quotes rise

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:15 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended higher for a second straight session Monday, supported by the morning’s wholesale beef price increase, traders said. Spot October closed 2.325 cents/lb. higher at 138.275, and December up 2.225 cents to 141.65 (all figures US$). Monday morning’s wholesale choice […]

By Theopolis Waters