Archer-Daniels-Midland posted its lowest second-quarter profit in five years on Tuesday as U.S. trade upheaval and uncertainty around biofuel policies slowed sales and crimped trading and crop processing margins.
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ADM Q2 profit falls to 5-year low amid trade turmoil
Canada’s trade deficit widened to C$5.9 billion in June
Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened in June to C$5.9 billion as imports grew faster than exports due to a one-time high-value oil equipment import, data showed on Tuesday.
New demonstration farm coming to Bruce County
Ontario Farmland Trust investing in extension services for best management practices
A donated farm near Tiverton will allow the Ontario Farmland Trust and other organizations to demonstrate best management practices.
Bayer adds $1.9 billion to Roundup litigation reserves, raises 2025 sales forecast
Bayer said on Thursday it had set aside an additional 1.2 billion euros (C$1.9 billion) in provisions to address ongoing litigation in the United States over weed killer Roundup.
Proposed Canada-U.S. trade deal could still be weeks away, says Ottawa
Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35 per cent from 25 per cent, cites fentanyl
A proposed U.S.-Canada trade deal could still be weeks away, Ottawa's chief negotiator said on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed higher tariffs on imports from Canada.
First case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus confirmed in horse in Wellington County
A confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) has been detected in a horse in Wellington County, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced July 31. The animal had no travel history, indicating the virus is present locally, the health unit said in a release. This is the first confirmation of EEEV in a horse in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, […] Read more
Essex Conservation Authority tile program proving popular
Efforts being made to reduce nutrient loading, sedimentation with installation of tile mains
Beginning in 2025, Essex launched the “Clean Water - Green Spaces” initiative providing funding for cover crops, soil testing, and other projects similar to those offered by the other three conservation authorities.
The Friday file
Ford government is well-practiced at burying its bad news
The Ford government likes to publish policy decisions on Friday afternoons prior to long weekends.
Employing youth in Ontario agriculture a challenge with potential
While interest in agriculture jobs is growing among young Ontarians, the sector must stay competetive
Canada could face a labour shortage in the agriculture sector without engaging key demographics like youth and post-secondary graduates.
U.S. billionaire supports embattled B.C. ostrich farm
A New York City-based businessman is financially supporting the owners of an ostrich farm in British Columbia as they dispute an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull the birds.
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