Insights and Stories on Soybeans

Aug. 3, 2016 at 4:35 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade recorded losses during the week ended Wednesday, as expectations of massive crops and high yields edge closer to becoming a reality. “Since weather isn’t a major issue anymore, (traders) will be watching for potential record crop production […]

By Erin DeBooy

Jul. 22, 2016 at 2:32 pm CDT

Reuters — The European Commission on Friday approved imports of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready 2 Xtend genetically modified soybeans, opening up an important export market for North American soybeans and easing their global rollout. The decision removes a hurdle for Monsanto in its dealings with farmers and grain traders, who have […]

By Reuters

Jul. 13, 2016 at 5:56 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures are entering a period that is typically driven by weather concerns and little else. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday released its world agricultural supply and demand estimates (WASDE) report. Both corn and soybeans improved in price after […]

By Dave Sims

Jul. 13, 2016 at 4:42 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — A U.S. judge sentenced futures trader Michael Coscia to three years in prison on Wednesday, a lighter punishment than prosecutors had sought for the first person criminally convicted of the manipulative trading practice of spoofing. Coscia also was sentenced to two years of supervised release from […]

By Michael Hirtzer, Tom Polansek

Jul. 7, 2016 at 4:25 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. seed and agrochemical companies Monsanto and DuPont said on Thursday they have signed a multi-year supply agreement for the weed killer dicamba in the U.S. and Canada. Under the deal, whose terms were not disclosed, Monsanto will supply its farm seeds and chemicals rival with […]

By Karl Plume