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ICE weekly outlook: Canola testing longtime support

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 10, 2016

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved lower during the week ended Wednesday, breaking below nearby chart support in the process. The March contract fell below the $460 per tonne level during the week for the first time in nine months, but managed to recover to settle at $462.80 on Wednesday. A correction […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Monsanto to pay U.S. SEC settlement over Roundup earnings

By sarah-n-lynch February 10, 2016

Washington | Reuters — Monsanto will pay US$80 million to settle civil accounting violations after it allegedly misstated its earnings in connection with its top-selling Roundup product, U.S. securities regulators said Tuesday. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also said three accounting and sales executives have agreed to settle charges in connection with the […] Read more

Crops

Agrium’s forecast disappoints

By Reuters February 9, 2016

Reuters — Canadian fertilizer and ag retailer Agrium has joined rival PotashCorp in forecasting a weaker-than-expected 2016 profit, as prices for crop nutrients remain weak. Agrium’s Toronto-listed shares fell as much as 5.2 per cent to $110.89, its lowest in a year, as investors ignored a better-than-expected quarterly profit. The company, which sells seed, fertilizers […] Read more

(Fertilizer Safety and Security Council)

Crops, Markets

Fertilizer expected to be pricier by springtime

By Dave Sims February 9, 2016

CNS Canada –– Relatively cheap natural gas has helped push down fertilizer prices for Canadian farmers over the past winter, but that should change by springtime. One Manitoba farm leader noted urea fertilizer that went for $545 per tonne last August could now be acquired for $445 per tonne. “Phosphate fertilizer was going for $721 […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Saskatchewan expects mainly below-normal spring runoff

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 9, 2016

Barring any weather surprises, most of Saskatchewan outside of east-central regions can expect below-normal runoff this spring. The province’s Water Security Agency on Tuesday released a preliminary outlook which, based on a “warmer- and drier-than-normal winter” and a resulting snowpack below normal levels, points to below-normal spring runoff. Exceptions include parts of the east-central region, […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Mosaic cuts phosphate production

By Reuters February 5, 2016

Reuters –– U.S.-based fertilizer producer Mosaic Co. said Wednesday it would cut output of phosphates by up to 400,000 tonnes with rotating plant shutdowns in the first quarter, due to weak demand. Fertilizer producers have seen profits hit by falling prices, triggered in part by weak currencies in importing countries such as Brazil. “The long-term […] Read more

Crops, Markets

StatsCan stocks numbers confirm rapid export pace

By Dave Sims February 4, 2016

CNS Canada — Canada’s grain and oilseed exports appear to be in fine form, based on the latest stocks figures on Thursday morning from Statistics Canada. Stocks of wheat, canola and oats are all down compared to last year’s. In wheat’s case, there were roughly five million fewer tonnes in farmers’ bins at the end […] Read more

Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, at the news conference for the TPP’s signing in Auckland, explains Canada’s plans for public consultations and parliamentary hearings on the deal. (New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade via YouTube)

Livestock, Markets

Canada signs Trans-Pacific Partnership

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 3, 2016

Trade ministers from the 12 countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership have signed their trade agreement, committing them to take the deal to their home governments for review and/or approval. The deal, which Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland signed on Canada’s behalf on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand, is expected to see tariffs on Canadian products in […] Read more

Syngenta’s Interaction Centre at Stein, Switzerland. (Syngenta.com)

Crops, Reuters

China seeks food security with friendly bid for Syngenta

By Ludwig Burger February 3, 2016

Basel | Reuters — China made its boldest overseas takeover move when state-owned ChemChina agreed a US$43 billion bid for Swiss seeds and pesticides group Syngenta on Wednesday, aiming to improve domestic food production. The largest ever foreign purchase by a Chinese firm, announced by both companies, will accelerate a shake-up in global agrochemicals and […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

ChemChina said close to striking deal for Syngenta

By Arno Schuetze, Pamela Barbaglia February 2, 2016

Reuters — China’s state-owned ChemChina is nearing a deal to buy Swiss seeds and pesticides group Syngenta for around 43 billion Swiss francs (C$59.4 billion), two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The deal, for roughly 470 Swiss francs (C$649) per share, would be the biggest cross-border deal involving a Chinese buyer and […] 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

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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

ICE weekly outlook: Canola testing longtime support

Monsanto to pay U.S. SEC settlement over Roundup earnings

Agrium’s forecast disappoints

Fertilizer expected to be pricier by springtime

Saskatchewan expects mainly below-normal spring runoff

Mosaic cuts phosphate production

StatsCan stocks numbers confirm rapid export pace

Canada signs Trans-Pacific Partnership

China seeks food security with friendly bid for Syngenta

ChemChina said close to striking deal for Syngenta

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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