Insights and Stories on Soybeans

Oct. 11, 2018 at 8:27 pm CDT

CNS Canada — After the wet weather the U.S. Midwest has experienced lately, traders aren’t exactly sold on the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “We’re getting a lot of calls in and people talking about their beans are losing yield left and right, because the pods […]

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Sep. 26, 2018 at 4:43 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Corn, soybean and wheat futures in the U.S. are awaiting the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, but traders aren’t expecting the reports to much of an effect on prices. USDA releases its quarterly grain stocks and small grains summary reports on Friday. “It basically wraps […]

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Sep. 19, 2018 at 4:15 pm CDT

CNS Canada — A recent round of contract selling by speculators has created a bearish outlook for corn and soybeans. Recently, both crops suffered losses after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released production estimates on Sept. 12 that were higher than expected. According to a trader, these and other challenges […]

By Dave Sims

Sep. 11, 2018 at 5:23 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Like most crops grown this year, Manitoba’s soybean yields were also highly variable in 2018. While early reports point to smaller production overall, lower-than-average yields won’t translate to higher prices, given prospects for a large U.S. crop. Manitoba soybean yields are “anywhere from 20 to 50” bushels […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Sep. 5, 2018 at 7:19 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Heavy rains across the U.S. Midwest and a murky outlook on international trade appear ready to drive down the soybean market in the lead-up to next week’s supply and demand report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will release its monthly estimates on Sept. 12 and traders have […]

By Dave Sims