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Evolutionary origins of the potato revealed – and a tomato was involved

Study, which analyzed genomes from cultivated and wild potatoes, may improve future breeding

By Reuters, Will Dunham 5 days ago

A new analysis of 450 genomes from cultivated potatoes and 56 genomes of wild potato species has revealed that the potato lineage originated through natural interbreeding between a wild tomato plant and a potato-like species in South America about 9 million years ago.

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CNH Industrial posts upbeat results as cost-cuts cushion slump in equipment demand

By Reuters 5 days ago

Farm and construction equipment maker CNH Industrial reported second-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Friday, as its ongoing effort to reduce costs helped offset pressures from lower sales and production.

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Bayer adds $1.9 billion to Roundup litigation reserves, raises 2025 sales forecast

By Reuters 5 days ago

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.

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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

By David Ljunggren, Reuters 6 days ago

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.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures retreat from record highs

By Reuters, Tom Polansek July 31, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures plunged on Thursday in a setback from record highs.

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U.S. grains: Soy futures set April low on good US crop weather, slow China demand

By Reuters, Tom Polansek July 31, 2025

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell on Thursday to their lowest level since April on beneficial U.S. crop weather and poor demand from China, analysts said.

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French court finds complaint brought by family in Bayer glyphosate case inadmissible, media says

By Reuters July 31, 2025

A French court ruled on Thursday that a complaint brought by a family against Bayer claiming their son's disabilities were the result of his mother’s exposure to glyphosate when pregnant was inadmissible, local media reported.

President Donald Trump speaks during a ‘Liberation Day’ event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect.

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U.S. restaurants lobby against tariffs ahead of Aug. 1 deadline

Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court

By Reuters July 31, 2025

Ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline, an American restaurant group has sent a letter to U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer expressing concerns and urging for continued exemptions under the CUSMA trade agreement. Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures set record highs on scarce supplies

By Reuters, Tom Polansek July 30, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures set record highs on Wednesday as cash prices stayed strong, along with consumers' demand for beef, brokers said.

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U.S. grains: Soybean futures extend losses on favorable US weather, weak demand

By Reuters, Tom Polansek July 30, 2025

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, dragged down by favourable weather across the U.S. Midwest and sluggish export demand, analysts said.

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Evolutionary origins of the potato revealed – and a tomato was involved

CNH Industrial posts upbeat results as cost-cuts cushion slump in equipment demand

Bayer adds $1.9 billion to Roundup litigation reserves, raises 2025 sales forecast

Proposed Canada-U.S. trade deal could still be weeks away, says Ottawa

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures retreat from record highs

U.S. grains: Soy futures set April low on good US crop weather, slow China demand

French court finds complaint brought by family in Bayer glyphosate case inadmissible, media says

U.S. restaurants lobby against tariffs ahead of Aug. 1 deadline

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures set record highs on scarce supplies

U.S. grains: Soybean futures extend losses on favorable US weather, weak demand

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