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Canola seed, oil and meal. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola’s impact shown throughout Canadian economy

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 2, 2017

CNS Canada –– Like a rock thrown in a lake creates ripples on shore, a new study commissioned by the Canola Council of Canada shows the sector’s impact is growing larger — causing ripples to turn to waves. Canola’s value to the Canadian economy has tripled over the past decade to $26.7 billion a year, […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola rises amid biofuel uncertainty

By Dave Sims March 1, 2017

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts recorded substantial gains during the week ended Wednesday, on speculation the Trump administration would alter biofuel regulations in the U.S., which sparked a flurry of buying. So far the specifics of any changes have yet to be announced, but already some in the industry believe the U.S. […] Read more

RFA CEO Bob Dinneen, shown here last March in New Orleans, has said the group is optimistic for biofuel’s prospects under a Trump administration. (EthanolRFA.org)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

White House denies Trump order on biofuels program

By Chris Prentice, GFM Network News February 28, 2017

Reuters — The White House on Tuesday denied that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to issue an executive order to change the national biofuels program, after the U.S. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said Trump’s team had informed the group an order was pending. Trading in U.S. refinery shares, fuel futures and corn prices was turbulent […] Read more

Canola, Livestock, Markets, Soybeans

Falling farm gate prices highlight ‘long overdue’ topic

By Jade Markus February 28, 2017

CNS Canada — Statistics Canada’s latest Farm Product Price Index marks a year of annual declines, predominantly led by the cattle sector. The whims of the market are one source of losses, but two producer group heads say the data call attention to the country’s processing sector. Year-over-year declines in Canada’s Farm Product Price Index […] Read more

Crops

U.S. ethanol sector pumped on Trump

By Jade Markus, GFM Network News February 22, 2017

San Diego | CNS Canada — “Building partnerships and growing markets” was the theme of the National Ethanol Conference in San Diego — a theme members of the U.S. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) believe aligns well with an increased focus on national security and protectionist policies under new President Donald Trump. Speaking Tuesday, the head […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola sturdy, but watching beans

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 22, 2017

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts drifted lower during the week ended Wednesday, but are still holding up rather well compared to the U.S. soy complex. “Canola is very sturdy,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial in Winnipeg, noting the Canadian oilseed has gained about $55 per tonne relative to the U.S. markets […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Kraft walks away from ‘friendly’ bid for Unilever

By Carl O'Donnell February 20, 2017

New York | Reuters –– U.S. food company Kraft Heinz withdrew its proposal for a US$143 billion merger with larger rival Unilever, the companies said Sunday, raising questions about whether Kraft will turn its focus to another target. Kraft had made a surprise offer for Unilever to build a global consumer goods behemoth — an […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Austere empire-building weighs on Kraft’s Unilever bid

By Lauren Hirsch, Michael Flaherty February 18, 2017

Reuters — Buyout firm 3G Capital managed to build a consumer empire with a market value of over US$140 billion in just seven years. Yet its ruthless approach to costs may end up hampering 3G-backed Kraft Heinz’s US$143 billion bid for Unilever Plc. 3G made its name in corporate America by orchestrating large debt-laden acquisitions […] Read more

Researchers in Newfoundland harvested the province’s first-ever canola field in September 2016. (Gov.NL.ca)

Livestock

Newfoundland expands Crown land base for farming

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff, GFM Network News February 18, 2017

CORRECTED, Feb. 28, 2017 — The Newfoundland and Labrador government plans to boost the amount of land available to the province’s farmers by allocating more Crown land for development. The province’s Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods announced Thursday it has now identified 62 “agriculture areas of interest” to date, totalling about 158,150 acres. The […] Read more

General, Machinery

FCC launches new loan for young agri-businesspeople

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 17, 2017

Canada’s federal farm lending agency is expanding its loan offerings in agribusiness and agrifood with a new program aimed at young businesspeople. Farm Credit Canada’s Young Entrepreneur Loan, launched Thursday in Ottawa during Canada Agriculture Day celebrations, will offer financing of up to $1 million per qualified applicant under age 40, at closed variable rates […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Canola

Canola’s impact shown throughout Canadian economy

ICE weekly outlook: Canola rises amid biofuel uncertainty

White House denies Trump order on biofuels program

Falling farm gate prices highlight ‘long overdue’ topic

U.S. ethanol sector pumped on Trump

ICE weekly outlook: Canola sturdy, but watching beans

Kraft walks away from ‘friendly’ bid for Unilever

Austere empire-building weighs on Kraft’s Unilever bid

Newfoundland expands Crown land base for farming

FCC launches new loan for young agri-businesspeople

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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