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U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on weather, snap five-session rally

Aug. 10, 2016 at 5:00 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by favourable crop weather and profit-taking after a five-session advance that was driven by resurgent export demand, analysts said. Corn futures firmed modestly, gaining against soy ahead of a key U.S. government crop report due on Friday, while wheat […]

U.S. grains: Soy export demand extends rally while corn sags

Aug. 9, 2016 at 5:22 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. grains: Soy rises to one-week high on export deals

Aug. 8, 2016 at 6:43 pm CDT

By Karl Plume

U.S. livestock: Profit-taking undercuts CME live cattle

Aug. 8, 2016 at 6:37 pm CDT

By Theopolis Waters

Quarantined Washington wheat negative for GMO

Aug. 5, 2016 at 6:04 pm CDT

By Reuters

Korea reports no GMO in U.S. wheat imports

Aug. 5, 2016 at 3:04 pm CDT

Seoul | Reuters — South Korea has not detected any genetically modified wheat in tests on imports of wheat and flour from Washington state, after the discovery of unapproved GM wheat in the U.S. state prompted Japan and South Korea to suspend certain U.S. imports. South Korea, the fifth largest […]

By Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend rebound on robust export demand

Aug. 5, 2016 at 2:50 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures jumped on Friday, extending a rebound from 3-1/2-month lows hit earlier this week, as strong export demand offset supply pressure linked to bumper harvest prospects. Wheat futures also climbed while corn crept higher as the grain markets consolidated after falling to 10-year and […]

By Tom Polansek

ICE weekly outlook: Canola sitting right above support

Aug. 3, 2016 at 5:17 pm CDT

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved lower during the week ended Wednesday, but held above major support as prices remain relatively cheap compared to other oilseeds. Fund traders adding to short positions were behind much of the weakness in canola, although traders said the net short position […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

CBOT weekly outlook: Yield prospects key for soybeans, corn

Aug. 3, 2016 at 4:35 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade recorded losses during the week ended Wednesday, as expectations of massive crops and high yields edge closer to becoming a reality. “Since weather isn’t a major issue anymore, (traders) will be watching for potential record crop production […]

By Erin DeBooy

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle gains continue as corn declines

Aug. 2, 2016 at 5:12 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures extended gains on Tuesday, with feeder cattle rising to their highest in 1-1/2 months as falling corn prices reduced costs for fattening the animals and enticed buying from investors, traders said. Optimism that slaughter-weight cattle would fetch higher prices in U.S. Plains cash […]

By Michael Hirtzer