February 21, 2025

ICE Close: Canola Settles Mixed to End Week

Canola futures settled mixed to end the week, with the March contract ending slightly lower and new-crop November higher.

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February 21, 2025

Chicago: Corn, Soys Down Ahead of the Weekend

Corn and soybean futures suffered moderate declines on Friday, while wheat closed mixed.

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February 21, 2025

Diversifying Trade Away from US a Tall Order: Economist

Cultivating new trade relationships is a good idea in the face of American tariff threats, but trying to diversify away from the US remains a tall task, says BMO Financial Group chief economist Douglas Porter.

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February 21, 2025

US Farm Bankruptcies Jump 55% in 2024

American farm bankruptcies spiked in 2024 amid worsening financial conditions.

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February 21, 2025

Chart: Corn Winning 2025 Acreage Battle

The corn market is calling for more acres this year and CoBank expects American farmers to deliver.

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February 20, 2025

ICE Close: Canola Higher but Gains Slowing

Canola futures ended higher on Thursday with strength in the Chicago soy complex helping to lift the market. However, gains in canola are starting to slow.

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February 20, 2025

Chicago Close: Hot, Drier Argentina Weather Supports Soys, Corn

Soybean futures closed with solid gains on Thursday, boosted by drier Argentina weather and a weaker US dollar. Corn was a bit higher while wheat fell.

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February 20, 2025

IGC Lowers Global Corn, Soy Production Estimates

The International Grains Council has trimmed its 2024-25 global corn and soybean production estimates amid downgrades for South America.

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February 20, 2025

Pea Outlook Heaver from January; Lentils Slightly Lighter

The Canadian dry pea outlook for both 2024-25 and 2025-26 is heavier this month, while the lentil situation has tightened slightly.

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February 20, 2025

Farm Sector Equity in 2023 Slightly Higher than Originally Forecast

The value of equity in the Canadian farm sector increased slightly more than previously expected in 2023, although the size of the gain was still well down from a year earlier.

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February 19, 2025

ICE Close: Supply Tightness Remains Supportive

Canola futures managed small gains on Wednesday, with gains in European rapeseed and palm oil. Supply tightness also remained a supportive factor for canola.

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February 19, 2025

Chicago Close: Profit Taking Undermines Futures

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures all finished lower on Wednesday, with profit taking helping to pressure.

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February 19, 2025

New Coalition Formed to Strengthen Biofuel Industry

Two of Canada’s largest ethanol producers and Grain Farmers of Ontario have banded together to form a new entity to promote and strengthen the domestic biofuel industry.

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