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EU defers decision on glyphosate safety

By Barbara Lewis March 8, 2016

Brussels | Reuters — The European Union on Tuesday put off a decision on whether to extend approval for glyphosate, used in herbicides including Monsanto’s Roundup, after a dispute between EU and U.N. agencies over whether it causes cancer. Experts from all 28 member states attended a closed-door meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Brussels, […] Read more

Crops

U.S. ag secretary calls for mandatory GMO label

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 7, 2016

Legislation to avoid a patchwork of state laws on labeling of genetically modified (GMO) foods should make such labels mandatory, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told farmers in New Orleans Friday. Vilsack’s remarks at the Commodity Classic, a U.S. farmers’ trade show and multi-group convention, come as the U.S. Senate agriculture committee sends its proposal […] Read more

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Canola, Crops, Markets, Reuters

China’s canola meal supply may fall under tighter standards

By Reuters March 6, 2016

Beijing | Reuters — China may suffer a shortage of canola meal, a protein-rich feed ingredient, after Beijing plans to toughen the import standards for the oilseed from major exporters, industry analysts said. China will allow no more than one per cent of foreign material in canola shipments starting April 1, the country’s quarantine agency […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Mild winter, poor snow cover watched in Alberta, Saskatchewan

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 2, 2016

CNS Canada –– A milder than normal winter, with a lack of significant snow cover across much of Alberta and Saskatchewan, may be raising concerns in parts of the Prairies — but there is still plenty of time before spring seeding will begin. “There’s not much moisture there,” said Harry Brook, crop specialist with Alberta’s […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

Paterson taps brakes on China canola sales

By Rod Nickel March 2, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Crop handler Paterson Grain will take a more cautious approach to selling canola to Chinese buyers for the near term, after China said it would toughen its standard on canola shipments from Canada, the CEO of parent Paterson GlobalFoods said. China’s quarantine authority, AQSIQ, told Ottawa last week it would allow […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola drops amid widespread pressure

By Dave Sims March 2, 2016

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts suffered significant losses during a volatile week ended Wednesday. While futures managed to recover off their fresh contract lows hit during the week, the overall technical bias remained pointed lower. Weakness in the U.S. soy complex and vegetable oil market were joined by strength in the Canadian […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Canada, EU finally settle trade deal after opposition

By David Ljunggren, philip-blenkinsop February 29, 2016

Ottawa/Brussels | Reuters — The European Union has convinced Canada to include a new way of settling investor claims in their trade deal, making it more likely that it will be passed and putting the U.S. under pressure to accept the same terms. The two sides wrapped up negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Crops, Reuters, Weather

Monarch population rebounds, still well off highs

By Jon Herskovitz February 26, 2016

Austin, Tex. | Reuters — North America’s monarch butterflies are on a rebound and the number of the plucky orange and black creatures, which gather in Mexico before flying north to Canada, could soon stand at around 150 million, a new survey showed on Feb. 26. The survey from a scientist at Natural Resources Defense […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Weather

Spring road bans to slow grain movement across Prairies

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 25, 2016

CNS Canada –– Spring road bans are starting to be put into place across Western Canada as temperatures warm up in the Prairie provinces. The annual restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads in an effort to reduce the damage heavier loads can cause during the spring thaw period. Grain and […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

BASF to cut half the jobs in plant biotech unit

By Reuters February 25, 2016

Leverkusen, Germany | Reuters –– BASF, the world’s largest chemicals group by sales, will cut half of the 700 jobs at its plant biotechnology business, slashing some early development projects in yield improvement and stress tolerance and all of its rice yield and corn fungal resistance projects. BASF’s plant biotechnology unit is developing improved plant […] Read more

More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia

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More canola among AAFC’s 2025/26 projections

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia

Canola

EU defers decision on glyphosate safety

U.S. ag secretary calls for mandatory GMO label

China’s canola meal supply may fall under tighter standards

Mild winter, poor snow cover watched in Alberta, Saskatchewan

Paterson taps brakes on China canola sales

ICE weekly outlook: Canola drops amid widespread pressure

Canada, EU finally settle trade deal after opposition

Monarch population rebounds, still well off highs

Spring road bans to slow grain movement across Prairies

BASF to cut half the jobs in plant biotech unit

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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