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EU regulators to investigate Dow, DuPont merger

By Foo Yun Chee August 11, 2016

Brussels | Reuters –– EU antitrust regulators have opened a full investigation into Dow Chemical and DuPont’s proposed US$130 billion merger, saying the deal may reduce competition in crop protection, seeds and some petrochemicals. The European Commission said the deal, which would create the world’s largest integrated crop protection and seeds company, may also hurt […] Read more

An unauthorized outdoor cannabis “grow” operation found by RCMP northwest of Winnipeg in August 2013. (Photo courtesy Manitoba RCMP)

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Canada to allow medical marijuana users to grow their own

By Reuters August 11, 2016

Ottawa | Reuters — Medical marijuana patients in Canada will be allowed to grow a limited amount of cannabis for their own use or designate someone to grow it for them, the government said Thursday. The government had been given six months to comply with a federal court ruling that struck down the previous administration’s […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soy firms modestly on export demand

By Julie Ingwersen August 11, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybeans firmed on Thursday on signs of resurgent export demand but corn drifted lower in subdued trade as the market awaited key monthly reports due Friday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Wheat fell despite better-than-expected weekly export sales data. At the Chicago Board of Trade, November soybeans settled up […] Read more

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Bunge crush plant taking deliveries after fire

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff August 11, 2016

U.S. agrifood firm Bunge’s canola crushing plant at Nipawin in northeastern Saskatchewan is taking deliveries from farmers following an Aug. 2 fire. Bunge spokesperson Deb Seidel said via email Tuesday the plant is “partially operational” and the company expects it to be fully operational in about a month. Local media last week quoted fire officials […] Read more

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Cargill posts net profit on special gains; revenue down

By Karl Plume August 10, 2016

Reuters — Global commodity trader Cargill on Wednesday said it turned in a quarterly net profit, boosted by special gains that offset poor results from trading and oilseed processing. Revenue for the privately held company declined for the eighth straight quarter. Minnesota-based Cargill reported net income of $15 million for the fourth quarter ended May […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Soybeans

China backs GMO soybeans in push for high-tech agriculture

By Reuters August 10, 2016

Beijing | Reuters — China will push for the commercialization of genetically modified soybeans over the next five years as it seeks to raise the efficiency of its agriculture sector, potentially boosting output of the crop by the world’s top soy importer and consumer. China, which has spent billions of dollars researching GMO crops, has […] Read more

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ICE weekly outlook: Canola looks to widen out range

By Dave Sims August 10, 2016

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts appear poised to chop around a new $20 trading range ahead of the harvest. The front-month canola contract had been down at $446 per tonne to start the week (Aug. 3-10) until speculator activity and spillover gains from vegetable oil helped bring it up to the $460 […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn stuck in place ahead of USDA data

By Jade Markus August 10, 2016

CNS Canada — Soybean and corn markets at the Chicago Board of Trade are trading in tight ranges ahead of key data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But increased global demand for U.S. commodities could underpin prices going forward, one U.S. analyst says. Soybeans – “We’re all just waiting,” said Scott Capinegro of Chicago-based […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on weather, snap five-session rally

By Julie Ingwersen August 10, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by favourable crop weather and profit-taking after a five-session advance that was driven by resurgent export demand, analysts said. Corn futures firmed modestly, gaining against soy ahead of a key U.S. government crop report due on Friday, while wheat futures rose on hopes for […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Weather

More durum may come to those who wait

By Erin DeBooy August 10, 2016

CNS Canada –– Cool, wet weather may have slowed crop development and delayed harvest, but durum is determined to be worth the wait with above-average yields. “We’re looking at some fairly high yields given the early estimates… average yields should come in at 47.5 to 48 bushels per acre this year,” said Jerry Klassen, manager […] Read more

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

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

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EU regulators to investigate Dow, DuPont merger

Canada to allow medical marijuana users to grow their own

U.S. grains: Soy firms modestly on export demand

Bunge crush plant taking deliveries after fire

Cargill posts net profit on special gains; revenue down

China backs GMO soybeans in push for high-tech agriculture

ICE weekly outlook: Canola looks to widen out range

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn stuck in place ahead of USDA data

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on weather, snap five-session rally

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