Insights and Stories on Markets

Dec. 24, 2024 at 2:09 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures finished higher on short covering on Tuesday as the market extended a rebound from a four-year low reached last week.

By Reuters, Tom Polansek

Dec. 24, 2024 at 10:43 am CST

China on Tuesday launched a decade-long plan to boost consumption of cereal grains and develop the industry through higher production standards, research and international cooperation as part of efforts to enhance food security.

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters

Dec. 24, 2024 at 10:39 am CST

Securing access for Russia's winter wheat and barley to the Chinese market remains a priority for the coming year, Russia's agricultural watchdog said on Tuesday, even though the market expects Russia's grain harvest and exports to fall.

By Geralyn Wichers

Dec. 24, 2024 at 9:20 am CST

For the week ending December 21, Western Canadian backgrounded cattle and heavier calves were unchanged to $5 lower on average. Calves in the 600-800 pound range were relatively unchanged while calves under 600 pounds were steady to $10 higher.

By Jerry Klassen

Dec. 23, 2024 at 4:37 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures were mixed on Monday, with nearby contracts turning lower as traders adjusted their positions after a neutral government supply report last week, market analysts said.

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters