Dublin/Brussels | Reuters — Ireland has become the first European Union country allowed to export beef to the U.S., 17 years after Washington banned EU imports over BSE. This follows […] Read more
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U.S. allows imports of Irish beef, first EU shipments in 17 years
China frees prices of commodities, services in fresh reforms
Shanghai | Reuters — China has freed prices of 24 commodities and services, removing all price controls on agricultural products, among other reforms, its top economic planning agency said. The […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat, corn, soybeans surge on technical, bargain buying
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean, corn and wheat futures rallied on Monday, rebounding from sharp losses on a round of bargain buying, traders said. “People are coming back from […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME hogs sag as funds sell; live cattle rise
Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs closed lower on Monday on sell stops and fund liquidation after nearby contracts drifted beneath technical support levels, traders said. February […] Read more
Shake Shack IPO comes amid hunger for premium burgers
New York | Reuters — Shake Shack Inc.’s filing this week for an initial public offering underscores a question for investors and foodies alike: How hungry are U.S. consumers for […] Read more
FCC, BMO offer breaks on loans to poultry farmers
Poultry producers up against direct impacts from avian influenza outbreaks at farms in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley may be able to get breaks on their outstanding loans with some lenders. […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle in biggest one-day jump in seven months
Chicago | Reuters — Lightly-traded Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle on Friday climbed two per cent, their biggest daily increase in seven months, led by live cattle market advances, traders […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans hit one-month low on technicals, rising world supply
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures dropped to a one-month low on Friday on technical selling and pressure from rising global supplies as South American growers are expected to […] Read more
U.S. grains: Bumper crops drag soy to biggest yearly loss in decade
Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. soybean futures fell Wednesday and ended 2014 with their biggest loss in a decade as bumper production in the U.S. and South America replenished global […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end session weaker
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle finished lower on Wednesday on year-end profit taking, trader said. However, futures extended their yearly winning streak to six in a […] Read more