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Victoria Falls, on the Zambezi River on Zimbabwe’s northwestern border with Zambia. (CIA.gov)

Zimbabwe farmers resist compensating evicted landowners

By MacDonald Dzirutwe March 23, 2016

Harare | Reuters –– Zimbabwe’s plan to win back international funding by paying compensation to white farmers forced off their land faces a major snag: the black farmers expected to stump up the cash say they don’t have it. The new occupants working the land, many of who had few farming skills when they were […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Debate: Sask. ag leaders seek rail response

By Lisa Guenther March 23, 2016

If there’s one thing all Saskatchewan’s political parties can agree on, it’s that the current rail system isn’t working for grain producers — but there’s less consensus on the solutions. Transportation is the single most important issue facing grain growers in Saskatchewan right now, said Cathy Sproule, the provincial New Democrats’ ag critic, during an […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Debate: Sask. farmers aim to bridge digital gap

By Lisa Guenther March 23, 2016

Infrastructure has always been top of mind for many rural Saskatchewan residents — but rural infrastructure needs in 2016 can’t all be met with gravel, graders and culverts. With a provincial election around the corner, improving digital and cellular service was a focal point in an ag leaders’ debate held in Saskatoon Tuesday. The Why […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

ConAgra, Kellogg, Mars to label for GMOs in U.S.

By Reuters March 23, 2016

Reuters — ConAgra Foods has joined other food giants in plans to use labels that disclose the presence of genetically modified organisms or GMOs in its food throughout the U.S. ConAgra and other food companies such as Campbell Soup and General Mills have decided to use such labels nationwide, finding it to be the easiest way […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

ADM suing CP over 2013-14 rail service disruptions

By Nick Carey, Tom Polansek March 23, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Archer Daniels Midland has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Pacific Railway over service disruptions in 2013 and 2014 at crop-processing plants in North Dakota and Minnesota, alleging they stemmed partly from cost-cutting and the Canadian railroad’s pursuit of merger partners. Chicago-based ADM, one of the world’s largest grain traders and processors, […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola turning sideways

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 23, 2016

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts hit some of their best levels in a month during the week ended Wednesday, but appear to have run into resistance from a chart standpoint as the near-term outlook shifts sideways. The May contract hit a session high of $476 per tonne on Tuesday, but was unable […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Beans choppy ahead of data, corn sideways

By Jade Markus March 23, 2016

CNS Canada –– Chicago Board of Trade corn prices are set to trade sideways over the course of the week as the market awaits fresh news, but that staleness is in direct contrast with the turbulence in soybeans. Soybeans – “They’re going to trade pretty choppy,” said Terry Reilly at Futures International. Soybeans should feel […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat, corn fall on profit-taking, dollar gains

By Michael Hirtzer March 23, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and oilseed prices fell on Wednesday, with soybeans retreating from five-month highs as investors took profits and as a rising dollar made the commodities more expensive in global markets. Soybeans declined for the first time in six sessions, giving back a portion of their recent gains as harvest advanced […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Durum prices sluggish ahead of upcoming harvests

By Jade Markus March 22, 2016

CNS Canada — Canada’s durum prices are losing their premium over other wheat markets, but staying relatively static, despite hearty harvests and lagging demand, one analyst said. “I think what will drive the durum market here now is the overall wheat complex,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office for Swiss-based grain trader GAP […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Diesel prices seen staying lower

By Dave Sims March 22, 2016

CNS Canada –– Diesel prices in Canada are expected to stay relatively cheap this spring despite some recent strength in the crude oil market. In a normal cycle, diesel prices would usually be on the move right now, but they have been mired at their current level for the last few months, according to Tom […] 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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Zimbabwe farmers resist compensating evicted landowners

Debate: Sask. ag leaders seek rail response

Debate: Sask. farmers aim to bridge digital gap

ConAgra, Kellogg, Mars to label for GMOs in U.S.

ADM suing CP over 2013-14 rail service disruptions

ICE weekly outlook: Canola turning sideways

CBOT weekly outlook: Beans choppy ahead of data, corn sideways

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat, corn fall on profit-taking, dollar gains

Durum prices sluggish ahead of upcoming harvests

Diesel prices seen staying lower

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