U.S. Corn, Soy Harvests About One-Quarter Complete; Behind Average Pace

​​​​​​​The U.S. corn and soybean harvests were both around one-quarter complete as of Sunday, but remained behind the average pace, according to Monday’s USDA crop progress report.

Chicago Close: Wheat Climbs on Russian Strikes

Wheat futures finished stronger on Monday, as renewed concerns about Black Sea grain movement brought fresh risk premium into the market. Soybeans inched higher while corn was little changed.

Ottawa Launches $1-Billion Food-Link Fund to Strengthen Food Distribution

ICE Close: Canola Up as Crude Falls

Good gains in Chicago soybean oil helped to lift canola futures to gains to end the week.

Alberta Harvest Passes Midway Mark; Still Lags

The Alberta harvest sailed past the halfway mark this past week, with farmers making good progress amid much improved weather.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Weaker into Weekend

Corn and soybean futures ended lower on Friday, as lingering bearish supply data and position-squaring ahead of the weekend weighed. Wheat was mainly higher.

FAO Food Price Index Climbs in September

World food commodity prices moved higher in September, rising to near a four-year high.

Map: Prairie Harvest Remains Well Behind Normal after Wet September

Western Canada’s harvest remained well behind its normal pace to begin October, with persistent September rainfall contributing to field delays and crop quality concerns.

Ontario Fieldwork Advancing Rapidly

The Ontario soybean harvest and winter wheat planting made rapid progress this past week amid excellent fall conditions.

ICE Close: Lower Soybeans, Harvest Pressure Weigh

Canola futures fell on Thursday, pressured by weakness in the Chicago soy complex and renewed seasonal harvest pressure in Western Canada.