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U.S. wheat futures seen stalling

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 2, 2015

CNS Canada –– U.S. wheat futures posted solid gains over the month of June but appear to be stalling out in the early days of July as the market looks for more fresh supportive news. “The bull needs to be fed every day, and right now it’s not getting anything to keep it going,” said […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Reuters

No need seen for new EU rules to protect butterflies from GM crops

By Alexander Saeedy July 2, 2015

Brussels | Reuters — European food safety officials found there was no need to widen buffer zones around genetically modified (GM) crops even though research shows pollen from GM maize can travel kilometres further than previously thought. The buffer zones to protect vulnerable species, such as butterflies, have been part of heated debate in Europe […] Read more

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White House directs U.S. GMO regulators to update oversight

By Carey Gillam July 2, 2015

Reuters — The White House on Thursday directed the three U.S. agencies that oversee biotech crop products to improve and modernize their regulatory “framework” to boost public confidence in a system that critics call a failure. The order, announced in a statement by President Barack Obama’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, followed demands by […] Read more

Frost and dry conditions have stressed pastures and forages in northwestern Saskatchewan. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Forages, Hay, Livestock, Pasture, Weather

Guenther: Manage risks around weather-stressed pastures, forages

By Lisa Guenther July 2, 2015

Mother Nature has dealt a weak hand to many northwestern Saskatchewan livestock producers this year as frost, a cool spring and dry weather have hit pastures and hay stands. But there are still a few strategies for producers to make the best — and avoid the worst — of what the weather has left them. […] Read more

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Sask. extends greenfeed seeding deadline

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 2, 2015

Livestock producers in parched areas of Saskatchewan now have until mid-month to seed insured acres to cereal greenfeed. The federal and provincial governments on Thursday announced an extension of Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp.’s deadline for seeding greenfeed to July 15, from June 30. Producers signed up for crop insurance will now be able to seed […] Read more

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K+S rejects PotashCorp takeover offer as too low

By Ludwig Burger July 2, 2015

Frankfurt | Reuters –– German potash miner K+S rejected PotashCorp’s 7.9 billion-euro (C$11 billion) takeover bid Thursday, saying it was too low and the Canadian suitor could be planning to dismantle the company, putting jobs at risk. K+S, owner of the Morton Salt brand, said the proposal lacked firm commitments to protect the more than […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Weather uncertainty lifts corn to six-month peak

By Karl Plume July 2, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn futures rose to a six-month peak on Thursday, adding to strong gains earlier in the week as adverse weather in parts of the U.S. Midwest and Western Europe threatened crops. Prices for soybeans and wheat were mixed as investors squared positions ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend […] Read more

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ConAgra Foods to exit struggling private label business

By Anjali Athavaley, Sruthi Ramakrishnan July 2, 2015

Reuters — ConAgra Foods, the maker of Slim Jim beef jerky and Chef Boyardee pasta, said it planned to exit its struggling private label foods business as it seeks to boost profit margins and focus on its faster growing consumer foods segment. ConAgra CEO Sean Connolly, who joined in April, said on the company’s earnings […] Read more

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Pearce: Cereal seed firm pressing certified seed issue

By Ralph Pearce July 1, 2015

It’s no secret that the cereal sector has had a tough time trying to convince growers to purchase certified seed, but companies such as C+M Seeds are actively making their case. Palmerston, Ont.-based C+M, during its annual Red Wheat Industry Day on Thursday, brought growers an extensive breakdown of updated plant breeders’ rights (PBR) in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat crumbles after hitting six-month high

By Mark Weinraub July 1, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat futures plunged 4.4 per cent on Wednesday, with the front-month contract crashing from a six-month high as investors locked in profits from Tuesday’s corn-led rally, traders said. Corn closed mostly firmer after trading in negative territory for much of the day while soybeans […] 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. wheat futures seen stalling

No need seen for new EU rules to protect butterflies from GM crops

White House directs U.S. GMO regulators to update oversight

Guenther: Manage risks around weather-stressed pastures, forages

Sask. extends greenfeed seeding deadline

K+S rejects PotashCorp takeover offer as too low

U.S. grains: Weather uncertainty lifts corn to six-month peak

ConAgra Foods to exit struggling private label business

Pearce: Cereal seed firm pressing certified seed issue

U.S. grains: Wheat crumbles after hitting six-month high

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