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U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures drop on Chinese manufacturing woes

By Mark Weinraub September 1, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn and soybean futures fell sharply on Tuesday on concerns that commodity purchases from China will slow as that country’s economy softens, traders said. Wheat futures edged higher despite worries about the viability of U.S. exports as investment funds covered short positions following a decline to […] Read more

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This year’s El Nino could be strongest on record

By Tom Miles September 1, 2015

Geneva | Reuters — The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to peak between October and January and could turn into one of the strongest on record, experts from the World Meteorological Organization said at a news conference Tuesday. Climate models and experts suggest surface waters in the east-central Pacific Ocean are likely to […] Read more

A scene from “The Scarecrow,” Chipotle’s 2013 video short. (YouTube)

Beef Cattle, Corn, Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Chipotle sued over GMO-free menu claims

By Reuters September 1, 2015

Reuters — Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new GMO-free menu claims have lured diners and boosted the burrito chain’s stock price, but it has some consumers crying foul. A California woman has accused the popular chain in a lawsuit of false advertising after it trumpeted on April 27 that it was the first national restaurant company to […] Read more

New York Fries, whose butter chicken poutine is shown here, is poised to become part of the Cara stable of restaurant brands. (NewYorkFries.com)

Crops, Potatoes

Canadian chain New York Fries to join Cara

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 1, 2015

A potato-based staple of shopping-mall food courts across Canada is set to become an arm of the country’s biggest full-service restaurant operator. The numbered owner of New York Fries agreed Monday to a cash deal to sell its entire stake to Cara Operations Ltd., which operates or franchises dining brands across Canada including Swiss Chalet, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Syngenta may seek partners, j.v. after product review

By Reuters August 31, 2015

Zurich | Reuters — Syngenta may seek partners to help improve its product lineup after a thorough review in the wake of a rebuffed takeover approach from Monsanto, the agrichemicals group’s chairman told a Swiss newspaper. Syngenta’s board is under pressure from shareholders to show how it plans to generate value after turning its back […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CWRS bids down, CPSR bids up across Prairies

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 31, 2015

CNS Canada — Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat cash bids across Western Canada were steady to slightly lower during the week ended Friday, while Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) bids posted small gains. Average CWRS prices were down by C$1-$4 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans, wheat post monthly loss

By Mark Weinraub August 31, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures edged higher on Monday on a round of end-of-month short covering while wheat was mixed and corn settled close to unchanged, traders said. Corn, soybeans and wheat posted monthly losses during August, the second straight month of declines for all three commodities. Expectations that a […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Latvia, Greece win opt-out from Monsanto GM crop

By Barbara Lewis August 28, 2015

Brussels | Reuters — Monsanto said it would abide by Latvia’s and Greece’s requests under a new EU opt-out law to be excluded from its application to grow a genetically modified (GM) crop across the European Union, but accused them of ignoring science. Under a law signed in March individual countries can seek exclusion from […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat falls to three-month low on ample world supplies

By Julie Ingwersen August 28, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell to a three-month low on Friday on signs that U.S. wheat is overpriced in a well-supplied global market, especially given strength in the U.S. dollar. Soybeans rose on worries about dry weather in parts of the Midwest and spillover support from a strong rally […] Read more

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YOUTH AG-SUMMIT:’Thought leaders’ consider farming’s future

By FBC staff August 28, 2015

Sustainability, leadership and innovation in agriculture guided four days of learning, debating and discussion among young “thought leaders” from 33 countries at this week’s Youth Ag-Summit. The event, held in Canberra, Australia from Aug. 24 to 27, and organized by Bayer CropScience and the Australian youth organization Future Farmers Network, was set up to build […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

Canadian cattle herd sees first year-over-year increase since 2021

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend gains to two-month peak; corn and wheat choppy

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U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures drop on Chinese manufacturing woes

This year’s El Nino could be strongest on record

Chipotle sued over GMO-free menu claims

Canadian chain New York Fries to join Cara

Syngenta may seek partners, j.v. after product review

CWRS bids down, CPSR bids up across Prairies

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans, wheat post monthly loss

Latvia, Greece win opt-out from Monsanto GM crop

U.S. grains: Wheat falls to three-month low on ample world supplies

YOUTH AG-SUMMIT:’Thought leaders’ consider farming’s future

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