U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to ensure an adequate U.S. supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, the White House said.
Bayer: glyphosate shortages not expected outside U.S. after Trump invokes Defense Production Act to secure supply
Top potash producer Nutrien misses fourth-quarter profit estimates
Nutrien missed analysts’ expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as lower sales in its crop nutrients business weighed on the world’s top potash producer.
As U.S. agriculture flails, farmers see big corn acres as best bet to break even
U.S. farmers are expected to only cut back slightly on corn acres as it nears break-even prices and seems less politically risky than soybeans.
Bayer proposes $7.25 billion plan to settle U.S. Roundup cancer suits
Bayer said on Tuesday its Monsanto unit had filed a proposed U.S. class settlement totalling as much as $7.25 billion (C$9.89 billion) aimed at resolving all current and future claims that its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Canada announces new chief trade negotiator to the United States
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to the United States for the review of the CUSMA trade agreement.
CNH Industrial flags weak 2026 profit on sluggish farm machinery demand
Global manufacturer of farm and construction equipment CNH Industrial on Tuesday forecast full-year profit below Wall Street estimates, as low crop prices, high input costs and shifting trade policies weigh on demand for agricultural machinery.
General Mills cuts annual outlook as shoppers seek cheaper options
General Mills cut its annual core sales and profit forecasts on Tuesday as the Cheerios cereal maker contends with a volatile economic backdrop and evolving consumer tastes.
Canadian annual inflation rate edges down in January as gasoline costs drop
Canada’s annual inflation rate in January accelerated at a slower pace than the previous month as a big drop in gasoline prices helped cushion the impact of higher food and clothing prices, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
Spain detects first swine fever cases outside initial Barcelona outbreak zone
Two African swine fever cases have been detected in Spain among wild boar for the first time outside an original outbreak area near Barcelona, prompting additional restrictions on the movement of people and livestock, regional authorities in Catalonia said on Friday.
Cargill to close Wisconsin beef plant, cut 221 jobs
U.S. agribusiness Cargill will permanently close its beef processing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and eliminate 221 jobs, according to a filing with the state, the latest U.S. beef plant to be shuttered amid rising costs for meatpackers.