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Producers aren’t panicking over tariffs and trade threats

A combine harvests wheat under a dark cloud.

Reading Time: < 1 minute The influence of tariff and trade uncertainity on farm business decisions.

Guide Business, Marketing, Markets
“When you see prices go up, sell another chunk, because the price won’t stay up. If you can make money at a certain price, consider selling to free up storage.” — Neil Townsend, FarmLink Marketing Solutions.

A grain marketing strategy for 2022-23

Reading Time: < 1 minute After a year with some of the most volatile markets in history, crop growers will…

Markets, Soybeans
Soy Canada says the Prairies are the country’s growth region for soybeans.

Canada’s soybean industry small, but nimble

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian soybeans have a lot going for them, says Brian Innes. They…

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Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeder contracts surge, hogs rise

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago feeder cattle contracts surged on Thursday. Live cattle and lean hogs also made healthy gains. Most-active April live cattle closed at 238.425 cents a pound, up 1.100 cents. February live cattle gained 0.900 cents to settle at 236.050 cents per pound. Most-active March feeder cattle futures gained 4.850 cents to close at 364.550 cents […] Read more
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U.S. grains: Soybeans climb as soyoil futures surge

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soybean futures rose one per cent on Thursday as reminders of strong domestic demand and a surge in soyoil futures overshadowed pressure from the imminent harvest of a massive Brazilian soy crop, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures ticked lower, anchored by plentiful global grain supplies. Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more
Currency Markets

Canadian financial close: C$ softens Thursday

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Reading Time: < 1 minute The Canadian dollar weakened relative to its United States counterpart on Thursday as losses in crude oil weighed on the energy-linked currency. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7195 or US$1=C$1.3899, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7206 or US$1=C$1.3877. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China this week, with trade a key topic of […] Read more
Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Soybeans rise higher, grains in red

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – SOYBEAN futures at the Chicago Board of Trade extended their rallies, with the March contract up by double digits. The United States Department of Agriculture reported export sales of 2025-26 soybeans totalled 2.062 million tonnes for the week ended Jan. 8, exceeding the trade’s expectations. Export sales for 2025-26 and 2026-27 soymeal […] Read more
Futures

ICE Midday: Canola fuelled by vegetable oils

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were making solid gains in the middle of Thursday trading, receiving support from vegetable oils. A Reuters report said that the United States will finalize its biofuel quotas by March and drop import penalties, giving a boost to oilseeds. Malaysian palm oil was mixed, but European […] Read more
Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was weaker Thursday morning as losses in crude oil weighed on the currency. At 9:17 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7185 or US$1=C$1.3918 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7206 or US$1=C$1.3877. Canadian manufacturing sales in Canada fell 1.2 per cent in November to C$70.8 billion, […] Read more
Global markets

Global Markets: Canadian dies in Iran

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.      – A Canadian has died in Iran during widespread anti-government protests, said Global Affairs Canada and confirmed by CTV News on Thursday. Consular officials have been in touch with the person’s family in Canada. No other details […] Read more
Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Strong increases for canola

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Reading Time: < 1 minute By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were higher on Thursday morning, building on gains from the overnight session and despite weakness in comparable oils. With sharp losses in crude oil there were declines in Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil, while MATIF rapeseed was steady to lower. Gains in Chicago soybeans […] Read more
Currency Markets

Canadian financial close: C$ firm Wednesday

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer relative to its United States counterpart on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7206 or US$1=C$1.3877, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7201 or US$1=C$1.3886. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a trade mission to China this week. The trip is the first by a […] Read more

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