Insights and Stories on Exports

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up on firm cash, export hopes

Nov. 4, 2020 at 7:02 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. live and feeder cattle futures gained on Wednesday as strong export optimism supports production through the end of the year, traders said. Chicago Mercantile Exchange December live cattle futures settled 0.5 cent higher at 107.875 cents/lb. (all figures US$). Market-ready cattle traded in the cash […]

Pulse weekly outlook: Pea exports up on year, China a key buyer

Nov. 3, 2020 at 4:05 pm CST

By MarketsFarm Team

China rejects Australia’s appeal to remove barley tariff

Nov. 2, 2020 at 2:40 pm CST

By Colin Packham

Pulse industry watching container supply closely

Oct. 30, 2020 at 10:39 am CDT

By Allan Dawson

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat hit two-week lows on COVID-19 fears

Oct. 29, 2020 at 4:23 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit four-year peak on Chinese demand

Oct. 26, 2020 at 4:56 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures set their highest price in more than four years on Monday, rising for a sixth consecutive session on strong Chinese demand. Corn futures retreated from a 14-month peak hit on Friday, while wheat futures tumbled as global crop weather improved. Traders are keeping […]

By Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soy futures firm to highest since 2016

Oct. 22, 2020 at 3:24 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures firmed on Thursday, hitting their highest in more than four years, with traders citing gains in the cash market and strong export demand for U.S. supplies as supportive factors. A fast export pace also underpinned the corn market while wheat […]

By Mark Weinraub

ICE weekly outlook: Will canola’s bull market continue?

Oct. 21, 2020 at 5:03 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Canola has been seeing terrific days on ICE Futures so far in October, thanks to a bull market generated by good demand and further supported by traders looking to roll out of their November contracts as those soon expire. As October winds down, the big question is: will […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

U.S. grains: Corn, soy rise on export hopes

Oct. 21, 2020 at 3:56 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures rose on Wednesday, as concerns about dry conditions in key global production areas of South America boosted export prospects for both U.S. commodities. Strength in the cash market also supported gains in corn and soybean futures, traders said. […]

By Mark Weinraub

CBOT weekly outlook: Export demand supports wheat, soy

Oct. 21, 2020 at 2:46 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Strong global demand, paired with concerns of dry growing conditions in key regions, has spurred U.S. wheat prices higher. “Some countries are getting nervous with the persistent dryness in several regions, which could reduce the supply of quality global wheat,” said Terry Reilly of Futures International in Chicago. […]

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm