Grape growers and wine producers in Nova Scotia have got a new advisory board to bring their ideas and issues to the provincial government. The province on Tuesday named nine […] Read more
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N.S. sets up wine development board
U.S. livestock: Cash price optimism rallies CME live cattle
Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures turned up sharply on Thursday in anticipation of steady-to-better prices for market-ready or cash cattle this week, traders said. Futures […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat rallies on rising concerns about Black Sea exporters
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures rose 1.7 per cent to a three-week high on Thursday, supported by concerns that escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia would curtail shipments […] Read more
Chickpeas advancing, looking for frost-free September
CNS Canada –– Despite a late start, chickpea crops in Western Canada are seen to be progressing nicely as the harvest season approaches. “In general, the chickpea crop looks really […] Read more
EU provides aid to dairy sector after Russian ban
Brussels | Reuters — The European Commission announced financial support for exporters of dairy products hit by Russia’s ban on Western food imports, adding to emergency measures already taken to […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME hogs extend gains on short-covering
Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures on Wednesday gained for a third day in a row, supported by short-covering ahead of the U.S. Labour Day holiday, traders […] Read more
U.S. grains: Nearby soybeans rise after hitting four-year low
Chicago | Reuters –– Nearby U.S. soybean futures rose after sinking to a four-year low on Wednesday, while corn approached a four-year low set earlier this week on limited demand […] Read more
CBOT corn, soy remain on downtrend amid beneficial weather
CNS Canada — Corn and soybean trends on the Chicago Board of Trade are remaining down as the market has seen little change from last week. Both corn and soybeans […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Canola due for corrective bounce
CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts were slightly weaker during the week ended Wednesday, managing to come off the fresh lows made on Aug. 22 amid oversold price […] Read more
Tyson wins antitrust nod for Hillshire deal
Washington | Reuters –– Tyson Foods, the largest U.S. meat processor, has won antitrust approval for its purchase of Hillshire Brands, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday. The companies […] Read more
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