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CN to cut management, union jobs

By Reuters November 15, 2019

Reuters — Canadian National Railway said on Friday it would cut management and union jobs, as the largest Canadian railroad operator grapples with an economic slowdown. The company will lay off 1,600 employees in the U.S. and Canada, according to a report by the Globe and Mail. The announcement comes amid declining freight volumes as […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans up on increased optimism for trade deal

By Tom Polansek November 15, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures crawled higher on Friday on increased optimism that the U.S. and China may soon strike a deal to ease their trade war. Sentiments improved about the prospects for an agreement after White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Thursday evening that the two sides were “getting close” […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade uncertainty weighs

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm November 13, 2019

MarketsFarm — Lack of demand for corn exports has continued to drag prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and the U.S. dollar has been stronger recently, making exports even less attractive, according to Terry Reilly, a grains analyst with Futures International. In contrast, consistent soybean sales since Monday have provided some support to […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans sag on diminishing hopes for China deal

By Tom Polansek November 13, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures slipped on Wednesday on diminishing hopes for a deal to ease the trade war with China that has slowed exports of U.S. agricultural products. The market turned lower after a report that trade negotiations “hit a snag” over farm purchases. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dangled the […] Read more

General, Markets

Industry reacts to divided vote, minority government

By D.C. Fraser October 22, 2019

Ottawa — A regionally divided federal election resulting in a minority Liberal government leaves a clear challenge for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his caucus colleagues on how to handle the future of agriculture. Trudeau said clearly in his victory speech Monday night that Alberta and Saskatchewan are part of the country and will be […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Trump’s hailing of Chinese farm purchases seen as ‘meaningless’

By Dominique Patton October 14, 2019

Beijing | Reuters — China is still a long way from forking out US$50 billion for farm goods from the United States, agriculture industry analysts said on Monday, cautioning that getting there is contingent on removing substantial technical and political hurdles. Outlining the first phase of a deal to end a trade war with China, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn jumps four per cent

By Julie Ingwersen October 11, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures surged more than four per cent on Friday while wheat and soybeans also firmed, buoyed by expectations for a partial U.S.-China trade deal and worries about wintry weather threatening crops in the Midwest, analysts said. Chicago Board of Trade December corn settled up 17-1/2 cents at $3.97-3/4 a […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Hopes for trade breakthrough fade as China cancels U.S. farm visits

By Karl Plume September 20, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — A U.S.-China trade deal appeared elusive on Friday after Chinese officials unexpectedly canceled a visit to farms in Montana and Nebraska amid two days of ongoing talks in Washington. Chinese officials were expected to visit U.S. farmers next week as a goodwill gesture, but canceled to return to China sooner than […] Read more

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General, Markets

Food, farming not expected to be big election issues

By John Greig September 17, 2019

Canadians don’t think that food and agriculture will be a significant issue in the current federal election. A survey conducted Sept. 9 and released Tuesday by Angus Reid Global with the support of Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab shows 31 per cent of Canadians believe food and agriculture will be a prime electoral issue during […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Little to sustain canola bids in bear market

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 20, 2019

MarketsFarm — Although there will be some bounces in ICE canola futures, there is very little currently to sustain any increases in bids, according to Errol Anderson of ProMarket Communications. While the market has stabilized for the time being, it’s technically oversold, Anderson said. The market can rebound $5-$10 per tonne, he said, but it’s […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce, corn stabilizes

U.S. livestock: CME cattle extend losses

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U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce, corn stabilizes

U.S. livestock: CME cattle extend losses

Protestors put up new rail, road barricades in wake of arrests

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CN to cut management, union jobs

U.S. grains: Soybeans up on increased optimism for trade deal

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade uncertainty weighs

U.S. grains: Soybeans sag on diminishing hopes for China deal

Industry reacts to divided vote, minority government

Trump’s hailing of Chinese farm purchases seen as ‘meaningless’

U.S. grains: Corn jumps four per cent

Hopes for trade breakthrough fade as China cancels U.S. farm visits

Food, farming not expected to be big election issues

ICE weekly outlook: Little to sustain canola bids in bear market

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