Cereals
Prairie forecast: Stormy start in the east, slightly cooler west
Issued Feb. 7, covering Feb. 7 to 14, 2024
U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on bargain-buying ahead of USDA report
Wheat futures rose while corn ended lower on forecasts for rain in Argentina
EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming
In face of farmer protests, EU weakens some recommendations related to agriculture
Yield challenge to tap competitive, community spirit
Nutrien Ag Solutions’ puts up $55,000 in prize money for community organization
U.S. grains: Soybeans move higher on technical trading ahead of government reports
Strong dollar weighed heavy on wheat; corn pressured by sluggish exports
Technical centre wants farmers to consider barley
AAFC projects higher barley production in 2024
Italy’s farmers head to Rome in tractor convoy protest
Protests in France, Germany eased; farmers blocked Dutch-Belgian border
Ukraine’s farm unions ask government to protect free EU market access
The European Commission has proposed limited Ukrainian imports to pacify protesting farmers
Farmers block Dutch-Belgian border as anger spreads across Europe
Polish farmers threaten closure of Ukraine border; France promises more farm measures
More grain ships divert from Red Sea as attacks continue
Millions of tons of grain cargo have avoided the area since December, analysts say