Reading Time: 2 minutes The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) monthly supply/demand estimates, released on March 8, were largely left unchanged, the exceptions being South American corn and soybeans as well as U.S. wheat.
Few changes in March USDA report
Increased projections for South American corn, soybeans, U.S. wheat carryout
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Bids hold against weak U.S. futures
Low exports, declining Black Sea, European milling wheat prices pressure U.S. wheat
Reading Time: 2 minutes Western Canadian wheat bids were little affected by a stronger Canadian dollar and the recent drop-off in United States wheat futures during the week ended March 7.
Feed grain weekly outlook: Growers looking at the skies, prices
Barley prices should decline in later spring as growers sell, analyst says
Reading Time: 2 minutes Despite recent weather bringing much-needed moisture into southern Alberta, dryness remains a concern in the region weeks before the start of seeding.
Pulse weekly outlook: More acres for dry beans in Manitoba
Soybean acres also expected to increase
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Manitoba government’s pulse specialist said it’s likely there will be more dry bean acres seeded in the province this spring.
ICE weekly outlook: Canola seeking a catalyst
Soyoil has been weaker than expected, pressuring canola, analyst says
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canola prices on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) went up during the week ended Feb. 28, but signs of upcoming extended rallies are hard to come by.
CBOT weekly outlook: Corn acres could drop further says strategist
Lower prices blamed on funds, 'too much farmer ownership'
Reading Time: < 1 minute Corn acres in the United States may end up even lower than early expectations if the market remains under pressure, according to an analyst.
Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Weaker U.S. futures drag Western Canadian wheat bids
Cheaper Russian wheat exports also dragged global wheat prices down
Reading Time: 2 minutes United States wheat futures hit new contract lows and pressured Western Canadian wheat bids during the week ended Feb. 15.
Feed grain weekly: Buyers waiting longer to purchase more grain
U.S. corn shipments continue to put pressure on feed prices
Reading Time: 2 minutes Buying activity for feed barley and feed wheat in Western Canada is moving slowly and prices continue to decline, according to Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.
Pulse weekly outlook: Lentil demand, prices on the rise
Reduced production in India, tariff elimination driving demand
Reading Time: 2 minutes The increasing demand for lentils, especially green lentils, is raising prices while Canadian stocks are also tighter than they were a year ago.
CBOT weekly outlook: Downturn continues for grains
Early harvest reports from South America could affect prices
Reading Time: 2 minutes March grain futures at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) were in decline during the week ended Jan. 31 despite receiving a boost on Jan. 30.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
