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Uralkali shareholder wants to restore potash alliance

By Andrei Makhovsky July 11, 2016

Minsk | Reuters — The Belarussian businessman who last week acquired a 20 per cent stake in Russian potash producer Uralkali said on Monday it would be in everyone’s interest to restore an alliance between Uralkali and Belarus, the world’s two biggest potash miners. Uralkali and the Belarussian Potash Co. (BPC) used to co-operate with […] Read more

Sunset in Egypt on the Nile River south of Luxor. (CIA.gov)

Cereals, Crops, Reuters

Egypt to follow global standard for ergot starting Tuesday

By Reuters July 11, 2016

Cairo | Reuters — Egypt will allow up to 0.05 per cent ergot, a common grains fungus, in wheat shipments beginning on Tuesday, confirming the end of a months-long standoff just before the country re-enters the international wheat market. Reuters exclusively reported on July 4 that a ministerial decree would allow the world’s top wheat […] Read more

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Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Bargain hunting, weather concerns support soy, corn gains

By Mark Weinraub July 8, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean and corn futures rallied on Friday on a bargain-buying bounce after declining sharply earlier in the week. Concerns about hot and dry weather stressing both crops as they head toward key developmental phases added to the strength. “Traders continue to have concerns about forecasts calling for hot and dry […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Danone to buy U.S. organic foods group WhiteWave

By Dominique Vidalon, Michel Rose July 8, 2016

Paris | Reuters — France’s Danone said on Thursday it would double the size of its U.S. business by buying organic foods producer WhiteWave Foods in a deal worth US$12.5 billion, including some $2.1 billion of debt and “other” liabilities. The purchase will help the French company to pursue affluent consumers by adding WhiteWave’s popular […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

U.S. GMO food labeling bill passes Senate

By Chris Prentice, GFM Network News July 7, 2016

UPDATED, July 7, 2016 | Reuters — The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would for the first time require food to carry labels listing genetically-modified ingredients, which labeling supporters say could create loopholes for some U.S. crops. The Senate voted 63-30 for the bill that would display GMO contents with words, pictures or […] Read more

DuPont’s headquarters in Delaware. (DuPont.com)

Crops, Reuters, Soybeans

Monsanto, DuPont sign supply deal for dicamba

By Karl Plume July 7, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. seed and agrochemical companies Monsanto and DuPont said on Thursday they have signed a multi-year supply agreement for the weed killer dicamba in the U.S. and Canada. Under the deal, whose terms were not disclosed, Monsanto will supply its farm seeds and chemicals rival with the herbicide, which will be […] Read more

November 2016 canola at close on July 7, 2016. The single red line tracks the 200-day moving average. (Barchart.com)

Canola, Crops, Markets

Canola drops hard, nearing major chart support

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 7, 2016

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts fell below nearby chart support on Thursday, hitting their softest levels in four months. There is more room to the downside, but the market is also looking oversold. Fund traders were noted sellers on the move down, liquidating long positions and possibly moving to the short side […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall, pull corn from highs

By Mark Weinraub July 7, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures plunged 4.7 per cent to their lowest in nearly two months on Thursday, weighed down by forecasts for good weather for crop development across the U.S. Midwest. The sharp drop in soybeans weighed on corn, which settled close to unchanged as traders locked in profits from a surprise […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Favourable weather drops corn, soy prices

By Erin DeBooy July 6, 2016

CNS Canada — Corn and soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade recorded losses during the week ended Wednesday, feeling pressure from favourable weather. Further declines are likely given the nearby forecasts, according to an analyst. “It’s all about the weather right now,” said Terry Reilly of Futures International in Chicago. “Over the weekend […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola looks for bounce-back

By Dave Sims July 6, 2016

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts sunk lower during the week ended Wednesday, pressured by fund selling and a drop in the U.S. soy complex. However, there could be some relief in sight, as the market looks to correct itself. “Funds coming into this week were huge, longs in soybeans and corn; they’re […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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Uralkali shareholder wants to restore potash alliance

Egypt to follow global standard for ergot starting Tuesday

U.S. grains: Bargain hunting, weather concerns support soy, corn gains

Danone to buy U.S. organic foods group WhiteWave

U.S. GMO food labeling bill passes Senate

Monsanto, DuPont sign supply deal for dicamba

Canola drops hard, nearing major chart support

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall, pull corn from highs

CBOT weekly outlook: Favourable weather drops corn, soy prices

ICE weekly outlook: Canola looks for bounce-back

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