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Worst drought in decades sees Argentina exchange slash soy, corn forecasts

Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:44 pm CST

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentina’s Rosario Grains exchange sharply cut its forecast for the 2022-23 soybean harvest to 37 million tonnes from a previous forecast of 49 million, it said on Wednesday, as the country faces its worst drought in 60 years. The exchange also slashed its 2022-23 corn […]

Another ‘atmospheric river’ storm renews flood threat in California

Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:52 pm CST

By Sharon Bernstein Steve Gorman

Northern California deluge’s current rainfall level expected again

Jan. 3, 2023 at 8:55 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Pulse weekly outlook: 2022 a ‘good year’ for Manitoba pulses, soy

Jan. 3, 2023 at 8:07 pm CST

By Adam Peleshaty

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm as investors track Argentine weather

Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:45 pm CST

By P.J. Huffstutter

U.S. grains: Soy firm on Argentina weather, China demand hopes

Dec. 28, 2022 at 5:47 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures rose for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as traders watched weather forecasts in Argentina for signs of much-needed rainfall, while China’s dismantling of COVID-19 restrictions raised hopes for improved demand. Corn also found support from uncertain weather in South America, while wheat […]

By Christopher Walljasper

U.S. grains: Soybeans end higher

Dec. 27, 2022 at 4:50 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures ended slightly higher on Tuesday after jumping to six-month highs earlier in the day, supported by continued dryness in major soymeal exporter Argentina. Corn lifted after U.S. exporters reported a daily sale of 177,500 tonnes of corn for delivery to Japan, the U.S. […]

By Christopher Walljasper

Winter storm causes havoc across Canada

Dec. 23, 2022 at 8:25 pm CST

Ottawa/Winnipeg | Reuters — Strong winds, freezing rain and heavy snowfall closed schools, cut power to homes and cancelled flights across Canada on Friday as a powerful winter storm swept across the country, prompting authorities to warn people to stay indoors ahead of worsening conditions. The storm is connected to […]

By Ismail Shakil Rod Nickel

U.S. grains: Freezing temperatures threaten winter wheat, lift prices

Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:53 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat futures climbed on Friday, gaining for a second consecutive week as frigid temperatures threaten winter wheat crops across the U.S. Plains and into the Midwest. Fresh export activity in soybeans and corn added support, though gains were limited by much-needed rainfall in Argentina that […]

By Christopher Walljasper

U.S. livestock: February live cattle lower on slaughter delays

Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:06 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — CME live cattle futures eased on Thursday, as harsh cold conditions delayed slaughter operations, analysts said. Summer month futures climbed to contract highs as traders anticipate lower cattle supplies, possibly exacerbated by icy conditions. “We’re seeing those prices in April push through the roof. We now […]

By Christopher Walljasper