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ICE weekly outlook: Bounce possible for rangebound canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 21, 2015

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts held rangebound during the week ended Wednesday, but could be due for a move higher if the market follows its typical seasonal patterns. The November canola contract has trended sideways over the past month, with prices ranging from $460 to $480 per tonne. That price range is […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Syngenta CEO leaves in wake of Monsanto deal rejection

By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi October 21, 2015

Zurich | Reuters –– Syngenta CEO Mike Mack is stepping down as head of the Swiss agrochemicals group just two months after the company spurned a US$47 billion takeover approach from U.S. rival Monsanto. Mack, 55, will quit at the end of the month and chief financial officer John Ramsay will take charge on an […] Read more

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Global markets: Brazilian and South African economies

By MarketsFarm Team October 21, 2015

CNS Canada — The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. BRAZIL’S ECONOMY EXPECTED TO CONTRACT ONCE MORE — Brazil’s economy is expected to contract three per cent this year, according to the country’s Central Bank, which surpassed analyst’s expectations of 2.97 per cent. The newest projections are the most negative the […] Read more

Grain farm for sale at Churchbridge, Sask. (LaneRealtyCorp.com)

Crops, Markets

Sask. moves to toughen farmland ownership law

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 21, 2015

The Saskatchewan government is set to lay down new law on who can and can’t buy up farmland in the province, backstopped with more enforcement and heavier penalties. Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart on Tuesday introduced amendments to the province’s Farmland Security Act, the legislation that already prevents non-Canadians and entities that aren’t 100 per cent […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Monsanto asks California not to list herbicide as cancer cause

By Carey Gillam October 20, 2015

Reuters — A plan by California environmental officials to list a commonly used herbicide as cancer-causing should be withdrawn, Monsanto told state regulators on Tuesday, saying California’s actions could be considered illegal because they are not considering valid scientific evidence. The formal comments were filed by Monsanto with the state’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment […] Read more

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ADM increases stake in Wilmar

By Tom Polansek October 20, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grains trader Archer Daniels Midland has increased its stake in Wilmar International of Singapore, in its latest bid to expand in Asia. ADM’s purchases represented about 22 per cent of Wilmar shares traded on Singapore’s exchange on Tuesday, Wilmar said in a regulatory filing. Wilmar shares reached their highest price […] Read more

Gerry Ritz, shown here in Winnipeg in April, may be a tough act to follow in the ag portfolio for a Liberal government with a limited depth chart in the ag sector. (Dave Bedard photo)

General, Markets

Binkley: Speculation swirls on Grits’ successor for Ritz

By Alex Binkley October 20, 2015

The guessing game on whom the next agriculture minister will be is well underway in Ottawa although no obvious choice stands out. Whoever Justin Trudeau selects will find Gerry Ritz a tough act to follow. During his eight years in the portfolio, he has put an increasing production and export stamp on the industry. And […] Read more

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Most of farm file’s handlers to return to Commons

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 20, 2015

Most federal parliamentarians with experience in the agriculture and agri-food portfolio will be back in the House of Commons under a new majority Liberal government. As of Tuesday morning, prime minister-elect Justin Trudeau’s Liberals were elected or leading in 184 of 338 seats, for a decisive majority following Monday’s federal election. Stephen Harper’s Conservatives return […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Suits stack up over alleged Roundup cancer link

By Carey Gillam October 17, 2015

Reuters — Personal injury law firms around the U.S. are lining up plaintiffs for what they say could be “mass tort” actions against agrichemical giant Monsanto that claim the company’s Roundup herbicide has caused cancer in farm workers and others exposed to the chemical. The latest lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Delaware Superior Court by three […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Global markets: Kenya prompted to cut back on spending

By MarketsFarm Team October 16, 2015

CNS Canada, Oct. 16 — The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. KENYA PROMPTED TO CUT EXPENDITURE BY IMF AND WORLD BANK – The World Bank and International Monetary Fund advised the Kenyan government to stop spending on non-priority projects. The country’s treasury has been borrowing shillings at a high interest […] Read more

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Canola

ICE weekly outlook: Bounce possible for rangebound canola

Syngenta CEO leaves in wake of Monsanto deal rejection

Global markets: Brazilian and South African economies

Sask. moves to toughen farmland ownership law

Monsanto asks California not to list herbicide as cancer cause

ADM increases stake in Wilmar

Binkley: Speculation swirls on Grits’ successor for Ritz

Most of farm file’s handlers to return to Commons

Suits stack up over alleged Roundup cancer link

Global markets: Kenya prompted to cut back on spending

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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