Reading Time: 2 minutes There were good gains for the Chicago soy complex during the week ended Feb. 4, due to positive news that Wednesday.
CBOT Weekly: Additional soybean purchases strengthen U.S. soy
Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, U.S. relations
Reading Time: 2 minutes China is considering buying more U.S.-farmed soybeans, President Donald Trump said after what he called “very positive” talks with President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, even as Beijing warned Washington about arms sales to Taiwan.
Former U.S. agriculture officials, top Republican senator warn of farm country trouble
Reading Time: 2 minutes The chair of the U.S. Senate’s agriculture committee warned on Tuesday that farmers were suffering heavy losses, while more than two dozen former industry leaders sounded the alarm about the risk of a “widespread collapse of American agriculture” ahead of a $12 billion government bailout expected to reach growers this month.
Bunge forecasts 2026 profit below estimates on macroeconomic uncertainty
Reading Time: 2 minutes Bunge Global on Wednesday reported a 2026 profit outlook below analysts’ expectations.
Canola industry pumped about 45Z clean fuel ruling in U.S.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada’s canola sector is pleased with the new 45Z guidance published by U.S. Treasury.
Beef industry weighs in on AAFC research cuts
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Canadian Cattle Association and Beef Cattle Research Council said cuts to federal research centres and programs will have long-term debilitating consequences for the beef industry.
U.S.’s 45Z clean fuel regulations good news for Canada’s canola producers
Reading Time: < 1 minute U.S. Treasury has finally released proposed regulations for the 45Z tax credit and it contains good news for canola.
Mustard prices holding steady
Reading Time: 2 minutes Mustard markets in Western Canada are showing little movement this winter, said Norm Hall, board chair of the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission.
China’s ‘No. 1 document’ pushes grain security, agri-tech innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes China will stabilize grain and oilseed output, diversify agricultural imports and increase support for farmers, state media reported on Tuesday, citing a government rural policy blueprint aimed at ensuring food security.
Grain trader ADM’s 2026 profit forecast lags expectations amid U.S. biofuel policy uncertainty
Reading Time: 2 minutes Archer-Daniels-Midland on Tuesday forecast current-year adjusted profit below analysts’ expectations as the uncertainty about U.S. biofuel policies and global trade upheaval that dragged on earnings last year remain a challenge for the grains merchant.
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