Insights and Stories on Exports

MacAulay opens Indo-Pacific ag office

Feb. 21, 2024 at 11:54 am CST

The Canadian Pork Council joined federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay in Manila, Philippines, to open Canada's first Indo-Pacific agriculture office, it said today, calling the opening a "pivotal moment" for the Canadian pork sector.

U.S. grains: Soy futures rebound as corn sets new three-year lows

Feb. 16, 2024 at 5:02 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures set new three-year lows as US forecasts hefty supplies

Feb. 15, 2024 at 5:51 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs advance after strong US pork export data

Feb. 15, 2024 at 5:46 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soy and corn set three-year lows on fund selling, supply outlook

Feb. 14, 2024 at 4:23 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soybeans and corn continue to be pressured by global supplies

Feb. 13, 2024 at 5:14 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures firmed slightly on Tuesday on technical trading, but still hovered near three-year lows as ample global supplies, improving South American crop prospects, and intense export competition weighed over the market.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: Livestock futures turn lower on pressure from equity markets

Feb. 13, 2024 at 5:06 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange livestock futures turned lower on Tuesday, on pressure from the equity markets after government data showed U.S. inflation slowed less than expected in January.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeders firm, live cattle futures ease

Feb. 12, 2024 at 5:41 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures posted solid gains on Monday, on weakness in the corn market and amid market signals that feed lots may be interested in holding their herds back from slaughter, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. grains: Bargain buying supports CBOT soybeans and corn after 3-year lows

Feb. 12, 2024 at 4:59 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures firmed on Monday on bargain buying and a weaker U.S. dollar, but remained near multi-year lows as nearby contracts struggled to shake off technical resistance, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm; cattle futures mixed on technical resistance

Feb. 9, 2024 at 3:12 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures turned higher on Friday, bolstered by export sales that include China buying U.S. pork supplies for their open market, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters