Markets and prices news
2022-09-12
Recession worries dampen prospects for crop price rally
Crop markets are focused on two things: the latest production forecasts as the Northern Hemisphere harvest of spring-seeded crops begins; and worries that the fight against inflation will push world... Read more
2022-09-12
Cattle prices edge six year highs
Cattle markets have turned the corner showing signs of improvement over the last few months as prices edge six year highs. Read more
2022-09-12
USDA to Purchase $50 Million in Consumer-Ready Rice for Food Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will purchase up to $50 million in domestically produced rice for distribution to a variety of domestic food assistance programs, including... Read more
2022-09-12
Ag Groups Comment on White House Hunger Conference
Today, twelve agricultural organizations sent a
letter to President Biden requesting a seat at the table during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Since the White House... Read more
2022-09-12
France keen to increase production after mustard supply shortages
Producers are now being offered €2.000 per tonne of mustard seeds, against €900 last year. Read more
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2022-09-09
Interest rate increase could slow demand for farmland
The Bank of Canada announced this week an increase to its policy interest rate of 75 basis points to 3.25%, as it continues to address inflation. Read more
2022-09-09
John Deere combine sells for highest price at auction
The 2017 S670 RWA combine sold for US$286,001 Read more
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2022-09-09
A study wants to know how much consumers will pay for steaks
A Texas Tech researcher seeks to find the genetic qualities of high-grade beef. Read more
2022-09-09
A study wants to know how much consumers will pay for steaks
A Texas Tech researcher seeks to find the genetic qualities of high-grade beef. Read more
2022-09-09
Interest rate increase could slow demand for farmland
The Bank of Canada announced this week an increase to its policy interest rate of 75 basis points to 3.25%, as it continues to address inflation. Read more
2022-09-08
ICE Close: Canola Lower on Follow-Through Selling
Canola futures closed weaker on Thursday, seeing follow-through selling after Wednesday’s drop below chart support. Read more
2022-09-08
Comparing Beef Cow Slaughter to 2011
A lot has been written about beef cow culling this year due to widespread drought in the Western half of the country and high costs relative to calf prices. Most of that has focused nationally. This... Read more