Insights and Stories on USDA

U.S. grains: Soybeans notch longest bull run in 43 years

Jun. 10, 2016 at 4:58 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose for the ninth straight week, the longest bull run in 43 years, on expectations that crop problems in Brazil and Argentina will steer more export business to the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed increased demand in a monthly crop […]

ICE weekly outlook: Canola gains depend on soybeans

Jun. 8, 2016 at 4:19 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy likely to decline in wake of USDA reports

Jun. 8, 2016 at 4:11 pm CDT

By Jade Markus

U.S. grains: Soybeans rise on weather view

Jun. 7, 2016 at 3:52 pm CDT

By Mark Weinraub

Klassen: Feeder cattle market remains vulnerable

May. 31, 2016 at 7:37 pm CDT

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. grains: Corn sets 10-month high on export demand

May. 27, 2016 at 3:57 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose about one per cent on Friday to the highest level in 10 months on strong export demand and short-covering ahead of a long U.S. holiday weekend, traders said. Soybean futures also climbed even as nearby soymeal futures declined. Wheat […]

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat on profit-taking

May. 26, 2016 at 4:56 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Thursday on profit-taking after rising to their highest in 20 months as soymeal pared gains, but analysts cautioned that soymeal’s rally might not be over. Wheat futures rose three per cent and corn firmed, notching a 10-month top in early moves. […]

By Julie Ingwersen

CBOT weekly outlook: Surprise demand propping up prices

May. 25, 2016 at 5:29 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Unexpected demand for corn and soybeans is supporting markets in Chicago, according to one U.S. trader, a trend he expects to continue. Soybeans — “It’s just not over yet,” said Sean Lusk, director of commercial hedging with Walsh Trading in Chicago. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybeans […]

By Jade Markus

Rush for ag chem megadeals clogs regulatory path, worries farmers

May. 20, 2016 at 8:20 pm CDT

Reuters — As Bayer joins the agricultural sector’s scramble to consolidate, its bid for Monsanto may be a tipping point for U.S. farmers, federal lawmakers and regulators concerned the tie-ups may harm the farm economy. If Monsanto accepts Bayer’s unsolicited offer, experts say, the deal would inevitably trigger a review […]

By diane-bartz P.J. Huffstutter

April U.S. cattle placed in feedlots at three-year high

May. 20, 2016 at 7:06 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in April jumped seven per cent from a year earlier, according to a government report on Friday, far exceeding most analysts’ forecasts. Feedlots were still operating at a loss, analysts said. But lower prices for young calves allowed […]

By Theopolis Waters