Rains were welcome across much of Saskatchewan during the week ended June 9, but topsoil moisture levels declined and crop damage was a concern in areas that missed out on the precipitation, said the latest provincial crop report.
Sporadic rains lead to varied crop development in Saskatchewan
Seeding 100 per cent complete
Public trust in Canadian food system at a low
Research organization says more needs to be done by the agriculture industry to engage consumers and gain influence
The Canadian food system's reputation has taken a significant hit in the last couple years, said Ashely Bruner of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) during a recent webinar.
U.S. immigration raid of Omaha meat plant cuts staff, fuels food production worries
Chicago cattle futures come under pressure as traders express nervousness around labour shorages
After meat processor Glenn Valley Foods was raided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, livestock traders and market analysts expressed concerns that the potential deportation of undocumented workers from such raids could disrupt U.S. food production.
Bunge nears China ruling for $8.2 billion Viterra merger, Bloomberg News reports
U.S. grains merchant Bunge is close to getting a ruling from Chinese regulators on its $8.2 billion (C$11.2 billion) purchase of Glencore-backed Viterra with a verdict expected within days, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Politicians should view decisions with a ‘food lens’ amid trade tensions say experts
Agriculture, particularly in the West, struggles to get adequate representation in government
Politicians should apply a “food lens” to decision-making to protect Canada’s agriculture sector amid trade tensions, some experts say.
Embattled B.C. ostriches a human health risk says epidemiologist
Universal Ostrich Farm’s bid to save flock from CFIA cull has drawn international attention
An embattled British Columbia ostrich flock remains a significant risk to human health, an epidemiologist says.
U.S. grains: Soy, corn futures retreat on weather as US-China optimism cools
Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures drifted lower on Wednesday as initial optimism faded over the U.S. and China agreeing on the framework of a trade truce, and market players shifted their focus back to benign crop weather, analysts said.
Carney’s new green agenda
Experts suspect the new PM’s approach to the environment will be informed by his corporate roots
While some say Justin Trudeau’s government had a much more hands-on approach to environmental issues, appearing to favour deterrents over incentives, the Carney government’s strategy may be more restrained and integrated with its economic agenda.
U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle dip, lean hogs gain
Nearly all Chicago cattle futures dipped on Wednesday while lean hogs saw gains.
ICE Weekly: Low stocks, dry weather raising canola prices
Upcoming rains could pull prices back
Canola prices were on the rise for the week ended June 11 as depleted stocks and dry weather gave the markets a lift.
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