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Fertilizer price rebound delayed by COVID effects
There’s more upside in phosphate prices than in nitrogen, say fertilizer companies

Anti-trade sentiment grips the United States
U.S. is undermining the World Trade Organization amid domestic pressure to lower trade

Canadian farm supports below OECD average
Unlike other countries, Canada has focused investment on innovation rather than farm safety nets and investment in agriculture

COVID-19 means push back of Clean Fuel Standard
The move to support the oil sector means slower ethanol use growth

Oilseed sector waits for high-oleic market growth
Demand for high oleic soybean oil expected to grow because of palm oil production decline

Why there’s so much U.S. anxiety over corn
U.S. corn stocks-to-use ratio is expected to inflate to a bloated 29 per cent next crop year, shredding already low prices

Ottawa proposes levy on imported pork products
The levy of 75 cents per hog would fund research and promotion similar to beef sector program

Soy sector seeks protein ceasefire
‘Rock’em, sock’em’ environment needs to stop, says U.S. soy leadership

Biofuels expect hard hit with reduced travel
Gasoline consumption decline could mean lower corn prices

Yara executive touts fertilizer as greenhouse gas solution
Company believes more efficient production will avoid destroying forests for extra cropland, but other groups disagree
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