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Ex-Dreyfus CEO leaves board in latest shakeup

By Reuters May 20, 2016

Paris | Reuters — Global agricultural trader Louis Dreyfus Co. announced board changes on Thursday in which former CEO Serge Schoen will leave the group, another step in a leadership shakeup under main shareholder Margarita Louis-Dreyfus. Schoen oversaw rapid growth at the trading house as CEO between 2005 and 2013. Last year, Louis Dreyfus promoted […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Rush for ag chem megadeals clogs regulatory path, worries farmers

By diane-bartz, P.J. Huffstutter May 20, 2016

Reuters — As Bayer joins the agricultural sector’s scramble to consolidate, its bid for Monsanto may be a tipping point for U.S. farmers, federal lawmakers and regulators concerned the tie-ups may harm the farm economy. If Monsanto accepts Bayer’s unsolicited offer, experts say, the deal would inevitably trigger a review by federal antitrust regulators. But […] Read more

Premier Dwight Ball, provincial grain research specialist Dr. Vanessa Kavanagh and Christopher Mitchelmore, minister for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, watch the seeding of Newfoundland and Labrador’s first canola field. (Gov.nl.ca)

Canola, Crops

Newfoundland’s first canola field seeded

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff May 20, 2016

Provincial crop researchers in Newfoundland and Labrador have scored a first for the province this spring by seeding its first-ever canola field. Dignitaries including Premier Dwight Ball and Christopher Mitchelmore, the minister responsible for the provincial Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, attended the seeding Friday near Pasadena, about 30 km east of Corner Brook. Agency researchers and […] Read more

Farm and pastureland east of Mervin, Sask. Seeding is nearing completion in northwest Saskatchewan, but lack of rain means topsoil conditions have deteriorated. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Crops, Weather

Guenther: Seeding in home stretch for dry NW Saskatchewan

By Lisa Guenther May 20, 2016

Seeding is drawing to a close in northwestern Saskatchewan, largely due to warm, dry weather this month. On average, seeding in the northwest was over half done early in the week, according to the latest Saskatchewan Crop Report. Provincially, farmers are 51 per cent done, putting them miles ahead of the five-year average of 28 […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

EU delays vote on glyphosate license amid cancer row

By Alissa de Carbonnel May 19, 2016

Brussels | Reuters — The European Union on Thursday delayed a vote on renewing sales approval for the herbicide glyphosate, used in Monsanto’s Roundup, amid a transatlantic row over whether it may cause cancer. Experts from the EU’s 28 nations had been due to vote on a proposal to extend by nine years licensing of […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Rallying greenback sparks broad-based selloff

By Tom Polansek May 19, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures dropped to their lowest levels in about a week on Thursday as gains in the dollar prompted investors to take profits out of commodities after recent rallies. Broad-based selling hit the sector as the dollar firmed on expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise U.S. interest […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Bayer offers to buy Monsanto in global ag chem shakeout

By greg-roumeliotis, Mike Stone May 19, 2016

Reuters — German drugs and chemicals group Bayer AG made an unsolicited takeover offer for U.S. seeds company Monsanto, aiming to create the world’s biggest agricultural supplier and integrate pesticides and seeds markets. Monsanto disclosed the approach on Wednesday before Bayer confirmed its move, though neither gave the proposed terms. Sources said Bayer would pay […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola in need of outside catalyst

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 18, 2016

CNS Canada — Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform held within a rather narrow range during the week ended Wednesday, but moved higher overall. However, further gains will take an outside catalyst, according to a market analyst. “There’s a very firm tone to the market,” said Errol Anderson of ProMarket Communications. Fund traders, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Turbulence expected for soybeans

By Jade Markus May 18, 2016

CNS Canada –– Chicago Board of Trade soybeans are expected to face volatility in the week ahead, but also have upside potential, while corn should extend its rally, one U.S. analyst says. Soybeans Soybeans have the opportunity to trade above $11 per bushel in the July contract, depending on the movement of soymeal, said Terry […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn futures extend winning streak

By Mark Weinraub May 18, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures firmed to their highest in nearly four weeks on Wednesday, closing in positive territory for the fifth day in a row on short-covering after weakening in overnight trading, traders said. Soybean futures eased on a round of profit-taking but closed well above session lows as speculators looking to […] 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

Crops

Ex-Dreyfus CEO leaves board in latest shakeup

Rush for ag chem megadeals clogs regulatory path, worries farmers

Newfoundland’s first canola field seeded

Guenther: Seeding in home stretch for dry NW Saskatchewan

EU delays vote on glyphosate license amid cancer row

U.S. grains: Rallying greenback sparks broad-based selloff

Bayer offers to buy Monsanto in global ag chem shakeout

ICE weekly outlook: Canola in need of outside catalyst

CBOT weekly outlook: Turbulence expected for soybeans

U.S. grains: Corn futures extend winning streak

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