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Tomato producer Mastronardi said seeking buyer

By greg-roumeliotis, Lauren Hirsch, GFM Network News October 24, 2015

Reuters — Mastronardi Produce, an Ontario grower and distributor of hothouse tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, is exploring a sale it hopes could value it at as much as $900 million, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. Privately-held Mastronardi has hired Bank of Montreal (BMO) to run an auction process, the people said […] Read more

Mosaic’s potash facility at Esterhazy, Sask. (Greg Berg photo)

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Mosaic lays off staff at Sask. potash mine

By Reuters October 23, 2015

Reuters — U.S. fertilizer company Mosaic Co. has laid off 46 unionized workers, or eight per cent of the workforce, at its Colonsay, Sask. potash mine, the company said Friday, as producers struggle with weak demand. Potash prices have fallen in the past year due to excessive mining capacity and reduced demand in key markets. […] Read more

Western corn rootworm larvae. (Scott Bauer photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Corn, Crops, Soybeans

Court rejects Ont. growers’ bid for stay on neonic regs

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 23, 2015

The association for Ontario corn and soybean growers is “evaluating several options” after its request for a stay of the province’s new limits on neonicotinoid seed treatments was rejected. The Ontario Superior Court denied the request from Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) for a stay and interpretation on the neonic regulations, which became law in […] Read more

(Michael Thompson photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

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U.S. grains: Wheat mostly lower on technical selling

By Michael Hirtzer October 23, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat and soybean futures were mostly lower on Friday, in a technical selloff and as the U.S. dollar rose to its highest in two months against a basket of currencies. Prices trimmed losses while corn futures turned higher late in the session, lifted in part by the expiration of November […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulses: Researchers develop new vitamin-rich bean

By MarketsFarm Team October 23, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Friday morning, October 23. • The price of chickpeas in India could soon soften slightly. According to the Indian Pulses and Grain Association, a large shipment of pulses at Mumbai port could reduce pulses by 10 to 15 per […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed: China expected to cut back on corn stockpiles

By MarketsFarm Team October 23, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Friday, Oct. 23. • Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were down one to two cents in early activity on Friday as strength in the U.S. dollar weighed on the commodity. • Cash prices for delivered […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Global markets: China slashes interest rates

By MarketsFarm Team October 23, 2015

CNS Canada –– The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CHINA’S CENTRAL BANK CUTS INTEREST RATES, AGAIN — China’s central bank cut interest rates once again on Friday, which marks the sixth time the bank has done so since November. The changes also lowered the amount of cash that banks must […] Read more

Concrete is poured in May for a grain terminal now owned by G3 Grain. Farmer deliveries in September reached their highest level in records since 2001. (CWB.ca)

Crops, Markets

Grain deliveries hit record high in September

By MarketsFarm Team October 22, 2015

CNS Canada — September was a very busy month for grain handlers in Western Canada, as farmer deliveries into the commercial pipeline hit their highest levels ever. Producers made deliveries of 5.879 million tonnes of the major grains and oilseeds during the month, topping the previous monthly record of 5.819 million tonnes set two years […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Demand for North American durum now a balancing act

By Jade Markus October 22, 2015

CNS Canada — North American durum prices are teetering on an edge and could tip higher or lower as the balance between producer selling and demand fluctuates, one U.S. analyst says. Canada’s production came in lower than expected due to drought during the growing season, which propped up durum prices, despite wheat’s global supply glut. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy turn lower on technical selling, dollar surge

By Michael Hirtzer October 22, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn and soybean futures turned lower on Thursday, reversing from one-week highs on technical selling and pressured by steep gains in the dollar that made U.S. commodities less attractive in export markets. Wheat futures also fell, retreating from gains early in the session at the Chicago Board of Trade. The […] 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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Tomato producer Mastronardi said seeking buyer

Mosaic lays off staff at Sask. potash mine

Court rejects Ont. growers’ bid for stay on neonic regs

U.S. grains: Wheat mostly lower on technical selling

Pulses: Researchers develop new vitamin-rich bean

Feed: China expected to cut back on corn stockpiles

Global markets: China slashes interest rates

Grain deliveries hit record high in September

Demand for North American durum now a balancing act

U.S. grains: Corn, soy turn lower on technical selling, dollar surge

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