Insights and Stories on Markets

Oat prices running out of upside

Feb. 1, 2021 at 7:42 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Oat prices in Western Canada have shown some strength over the past year, but competition from other crops will likely lead to an acreage reduction this spring despite the firm prices, according to market participants. Ryan McKnight, from Linear Grain at Carman, Man., had seen prices for the […]

Indian farm protesters reinforce after standoff with police

Jan. 29, 2021 at 3:15 am CST

By Mayank Bhardwaj

Indian farmers ride caravan of tractors into capitol ahead of Republic Day

Jan. 25, 2021 at 2:48 pm CST

By Manoj Kumar

Pulse weekly outlook: Green, yellow pea prices reach parity

Jan. 19, 2021 at 9:17 pm CST

By Adam Peleshaty

India’s top court orders stay on farm laws that riled growers

Jan. 14, 2021 at 12:25 am CST

By Manoj Kumar Suchitra Mohanty

Klassen: Higher feed grain prices continue to pressure feeders

Jan. 12, 2021 at 2:19 am CST

Compared to mid-December, western Canadian yearlings traded $3-$5 lower; mid-weight calves are down $4-$6 while calves under 550 lbs. remained firm. Buyers exhibited a defensive tone on heavier yearlings and discounts were more severe on fleshier cattle last week. There is absolutely no risk appetite for 850-plus-lb. cattle at this […]

By Jerry Klassen

Indian government, farmers fail to break deadlock on ag market laws

Jan. 8, 2021 at 8:25 pm CST

New Delhi | Reuters — The Indian government and representatives of protesting farmers failed to reach an agreement on contentious new agriculture laws on Friday and said they will meet again in a week’s time. Tens of thousands of farmers have been camped on the outskirts of the capital New […]

By Devjyot Ghoshal Nigam Prusty

Argentina ‘evaluating’ corn export suspension

Jan. 7, 2021 at 7:09 pm CST

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentina’s government said on Thursday it would review its decision to temporarily suspend corn exports after a meeting between the farming minister and the leaders of the country’s main agricultural associations. The agriculture ministry said in a statement that agreements had been struck to guarantee […]

By Maximilian Heath

CBOT weekly outlook: South American weather, labour issues prop up prices

Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:58 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Market participants on the Chicago Board of Trade expect agriculture commodity prices to continue to rise in 2021. Terry Reilly, a grains analyst with Futures International, said corn is expected to hit around $5.25 per bushel, while soybeans will be around $14.50 (all figures US$). The March wheat […]

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm

Pulse weekly outlook: Markets steady heading into holidays

Dec. 17, 2020 at 3:59 am CST

MarketsFarm — Pea and lentil markets in Western Canada are holding relatively steady heading into the holiday season, with little movement expected one way or the other until the New Year. “That’s normal for this time of year,” said Dale McManus of Johnston’s Grain at Welwyn, Sask. on the lack […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin