Insights and Stories on Coronavirus

Mar. 18, 2020 at 5:50 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures fell 2.2 per cent to their lowest level in 3-1/2 years on Wednesday, with falling prices for crude oil cutting into demand from the ethanol market, traders said. A crumbling cash market for corn added to the pressure in the futures contracts as […]

By Mark Weinraub

Mar. 18, 2020 at 11:34 am CDT

Canada’s agriculture sector is waiting on details of a federal response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic as its concerns pile up. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has stated it understands “the importance of a stable labour force enabling Canadian food supply, and (is) committed to giving Canadians and businesses the support […]

By D.C. Fraser

Mar. 17, 2020 at 7:54 pm CDT

Animal welfare is paramount during COVID-19 — but so is human health. That’s why Darrell Dalton, registrar of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, recommends you call ahead before you go to your vet. “Different practices have taken different measures and different steps,” he said. “Some of the small practices are […]

By Alexis Kienlen

Mar. 17, 2020 at 4:33 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures plummeted 3.3 per cent to an 18-month low on Tuesday as traders said current prices were too high to generate demand from overseas buyers with the ongoing harvests in Brazil and Argentina providing cheaper offerings on the export market. Corn prices fell to […]

By Mark Weinraub

Mar. 17, 2020 at 4:24 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle and hog futures surged on Tuesday, fueled by strength in the cash market as the grocery sector looked to restock shelves following heavy buying during the weekend. Bargain buying also helped support the livestock market. Both live cattle and feeder cattle futures were recovering […]

By Mark Weinraub