Insights and Stories on Exports

Algeria to open farming concessions to foreigners

May. 7, 2018 at 8:03 pm CDT

Algiers | Reuters — Algeria plans to offer foreign investors concessions for farm land for the first time, according to an official document, as the oil producer seeks to boost food output and reduce reliance on imports. Under the plan, which is expected to be discussed by the cabinet this […]

ICE weekly outlook: Sturdy canola watching weather

Apr. 18, 2018 at 6:42 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Argentina exports biodiesel to Canada after U.S. imposes tariffs

Apr. 13, 2018 at 5:22 pm CDT

By Maximilian Heath

U.S. to export pork to Argentina after 26 years

Apr. 13, 2018 at 5:06 pm CDT

By David Lawder Michael Hirtzer

Trump proposes US$100 billion more in new tariffs on China

Apr. 5, 2018 at 7:55 pm CDT

By Reuters

Canada trade deficit jumps as rail problems cut grain exports

Apr. 5, 2018 at 11:22 am CDT

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada’s trade deficit in February jumped to $2.69 billion from $1.94 billion in January as rail transport problems slashed exports of wheat and canola, Statistics Canada said on Thursday. The deficit was larger than the $2 billion shortfall predicted by analysts in a Reuters poll. Canada […]

By David Ljunggren

U.S. pork to feel further chill from China tariff threat

Mar. 23, 2018 at 5:22 pm CDT

Beijing/Chicago | Reuters — China’s threat of steep tariffs on U.S. pork imports knocked down U.S. hog futures prices and shares of producers on Friday, while increasing fears of hard times for farmers already facing weaker demand from the world’s top buyer of the meat. U.S. farmers have worried for […]

By Dominique Patton Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Corn hits seven-month high on exports

Mar. 13, 2018 at 9:07 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures climbed to a seven-month high on Tuesday, buoyed by robust export demand amid drought conditions in No. 3 global shipper Argentina, traders said. Soybeans also rose as rains forecast this week in Argentina were likely to provide only limited relief for soy and […]

By Michael Hirtzer

Argentina’s soybean season ‘dead’

Mar. 12, 2018 at 4:03 pm CDT

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Hope has withered for any recovery in Argentine soy yields hit by a four-month drought that shows no signs of abating, farmers and analysts said Monday, prompting China to step in to fill the gap in soymeal exports from the world’s No. 1 supplier. The […]

By Hugh Bronstein

U.S. livestock: Supplies, trade nerves keep CME hogs on defensive

Mar. 12, 2018 at 3:41 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures finished mostly lower for a fourth straight session on Monday, pressured by seasonal supply buildup and continued worries about potential trade disputes, said traders. Any trade war with the U.S. will only bring disaster to the world economy, China’s commerce […]

By Reuters