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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, shown here in a video on his website in September discussing consolidation in the seed and ag chem sectors, has raised concerns that ChemChina, when or if it takes over Syngenta, might invoke sovereign immunity to block claims filed against it in U.S. courts. (Grassley.senate.gov)

Key U.S. senator remains wary of China’s Syngenta play

By Reuters November 17, 2016

Beijing | Reuters — A powerful U.S. senator said he is concerned that state-owned ChemChina, which is buying Swiss crop protection and seed group Syngenta for $43 billion, could use U.S. sovereign immunity laws to shield itself from claims in U.S. courts. Some Chinese state-owned entities have argued that they have sovereign immunity and thus […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on acreage view, short-covering

By Julie Ingwersen November 17, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures rose about 1.5 per cent on Thursday as expectations for a drop in U.S. wheat plantings for 2017 and strong weekly export sales prompted short-covering, traders said. Corn and soybeans closed modestly higher on technical buying and strong weekly export sales. Chicago Board of Trade December wheat settled […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Pulses

Ergot tolerances set for chickpeas, fababeans

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff, GFM Network News November 17, 2016

Chickpeas and fababean crops graded in Canada will have a new maximum tolerance for ergot next year, even though the cereal disease doesn’t occur in either crop. The Canadian Grain Commission on Wednesday announced an ergot tolerance of 0.05 per cent for all grades of fababeans and chickpeas in Western Canada effective Aug. 1, 2017, […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

India acts to help farmers hit by black money crackdown

By Reuters November 17, 2016

New Delhi | Reuters –– India’s government on Thursday announced immediate steps to ease a cash crunch for farmers amid widespread criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s shock decision to withdraw high-value bills in the middle of the sowing and wedding season. Farmers have been left stranded as traders have no cash to pay for […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Rangebound canola watches U.S., China

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 16, 2016

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts find themselves trading within a rather narrow range, with a downturn more likely than a move higher in the near term. “We have a bull and a bear that are yanking each other right now, and (canola) is quite flat,” said analyst Errol Anderson of ProMarket Communications […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy have room to decline further

By Jade Markus November 16, 2016

CNS Canada –– Soybeans and corn at the Chicago Board of Trade are likely to trend lower as traders focus on the U.S. dollar’s recent strength. “This is a currency-driven market; we think the currency has moved too fast, too soon,” said Terry Reilly of Futures International, LLC. The U.S. dollar moved to a fresh […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat as traders eye rising stockpiles

By Julie Ingwersen November 16, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday as traders turned their attention to rising inventories from a record-large harvest and mostly favourable crop weather in South America, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures drifted lower, with this week’s surge in the dollar adding pressure. A firmer dollar tends to make U.S. goods […] Read more

Fruit/Vegetables, Livestock, Reuters

Loblaw reports better-than-expected profit

By Reuters November 16, 2016

Reuters — Canadian grocery and pharmacy retailer Loblaw Cos. Ltd. reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, as expenses fell and discounting attracted more shoppers. Profit at Loblaw’s main retail unit was helped by lower selling, general and administrative costs, and an increase in same-store sales in the quarter ending Oct. 8, the company said. […] Read more

Cattle amble through fresh snow in northwestern Saskatchewan on Oct. 22, 2016. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Crops, Weather

Prairies’ harvest window starting to close

By Dave Sims November 15, 2016

CNS Canada — The dry, balmy weather that gave farmers in Western Canada the chance to get the remainder of this year’s crop off appears to be winding down. “There is a little disturbance in Alberta coming across to northern Saskatchewan over the next two days; it will start tonight,” said Drew Lerner of World […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn and wheat up as crude oil soars

By Julie Ingwersen November 15, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and wheat prices each rose more than one per cent on Tuesday as strength in crude oil helped the broader commodities sector rebound from sharp declines a day earlier, analysts said. Soybean futures were modestly higher, supported by bullish monthly U.S. crushing data. Chicago Board of Trade December corn […] Read more

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

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Crops

Key U.S. senator remains wary of China’s Syngenta play

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on acreage view, short-covering

Ergot tolerances set for chickpeas, fababeans

India acts to help farmers hit by black money crackdown

ICE weekly outlook: Rangebound canola watches U.S., China

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy have room to decline further

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat as traders eye rising stockpiles

Loblaw reports better-than-expected profit

Prairies’ harvest window starting to close

U.S. grains: Corn and wheat up as crude oil soars

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