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January 2017
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pulses, quality issues are important,”
said Gervais.
South of the border however, farm-
ers harvested record crop yields.
These large 2016 American corn
and soybean yields may keep grain
prices right where they are for the
time being, said Gopal. Although
there is record international export
demand, this bullish tone has been
offset by the large crop of corn and
soybeans. Therefore, low grain prices
should start off the year.
“The (American) soybean crop
also has strong implications for the
canola market which is showing some
strength already for the 2017 crop,
given the strength of demand,” said
Gervais.
Farther from home, the South
American weather and crop size
could also greatly affect the oilseeds
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