Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia will grow more wheat in 2025/26 than earlier expectations, but production will likely be down on the year in Turkey and Kazakhstan, according to several attaché reports released by the United States Department of Agriculture on Nov. 20, as it continues to catch up following the federal government shutdown.
USDA predicts more wheat in Australia, smaller crops elsewhere
U.S. grains: Soy futures slide as traders worry China may miss US buying target
Reading Time: 2 minutes U.S. soybean futures on Thursday extended a setback from a 17-month high reached this week, as confirmation of more Chinese purchases of American supplies failed to spark a new rally.
Funds held large net short in canola before U.S. shutdown
Reading Time: < 1 minute Speculative fund traders were adding to a recently-established net short position in canola at the end of September, said the first Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) since the end of the U.S. federal government shutdown.
IGC raises 2025/26 world wheat, corn crop forecasts
Reading Time: 2 minutes Global stocks of grain are set to increase during the 2025/26 season for the first time in four years, the International Grains Council said on Thursday as it raised its forecasts for both wheat and corn crops.
U.S. grains: Soybean futures ease from 17-month peak as traders gauge China buying pace
Reading Time: 2 minutes U.S. soybean futures slumped on Wednesday after climbing to their highest level since June 2024 in the previous session, as traders watched to see whether a wave of Chinese purchases would continue following a trade truce between Beijing and Washington.
CBOT weekly: Soybeans watching export news
Reading Time: < 1 minute Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade climbed to their highest levels in a year-and-a-half on Nov. 18, as optimism over increasing sales to China provided support. However, more business will be needed to sustain the upward move, with traders uncertain whether the stated targets will be reached.
Ukraine will not limit wheat exports in 2025/26, says deputy minister
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Ukraine will not restrict wheat exports in the 2025/26 July-June season due to a higher harvest and lower export rates at the beginning of the current season, deputy economy minister told Reuters on Wednesday.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat mixed, durum lower
Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian spring wheat prices were mixed, while durum prices were down on Nov. 18, 2025.
U.S. grains: Soybeans pull back after setting June 2024 high on Chinese buying
Reading Time: 2 minutes U.S. soybean futures pulled back on Tuesday after reaching their highest level since June 2024 as China made hefty purchases of American supplies.
Feed Grain Weekly: Demand grows at feedlots, overseas
Reading Time: 2 minutes Demand for Western Canadian feed grains at home and overseas are pushing prices upward.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
