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Glencore shares jump on debt reduction moves, spending cuts

By GFM Network News, Olivia Kumwenda December 10, 2015

Johannesburg | Reuters –– Glencore has increased its debt reduction target and deepened its capital spending cuts, stepping up its response to lower commodity prices and boosting its battered shares by 12 per cent on Thursday. The mining and commodities trading firm and owner of Canadian grain handler Viterra said it was targeting net debt

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CP revises offer for Norfolk Southern, rebuffed again

By Allison Lampert, Euan Rocha, GFM Network News December 8, 2015

Reuters — Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) on Tuesday revised its bid to buy U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp, less than a week after its prior $28.4 billion proposal was rejected but the new offer was promptly rejected again. Calgary-based CP said it was now offering $32.86 in cash and 0.451 of a share in

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Prairie Fare: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

By Julie Garden-Robinson December 4, 2015

You are determined to like this food, aren’t you?” my husband remarked with a grin. I must have been “making a face” at my bowl of grits, which I had chosen for my second breakfast meal of the week. I regularly enjoy hot cereal such as oatmeal for breakfast, so why not try something new?

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BHP Billiton to cut 76 Sask. potash jobs

By GFM Network News, Reuters December 4, 2015

Reuters — Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton will cut 76 jobs from its Canadian potash operations due to low commodity prices, a company spokesperson said on Friday. Work continues on sinking and lining shafts at BHP’s potash mine near Jansen, Sask., about 60 km southeast of Humboldt, according to the spokesperson. The mine would be the

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U.S. railway Norfolk Southern rejects CP offer

By GFM Network News December 4, 2015

Reuters — U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern said Friday its board had rejected Canadian Pacific Railway’s US$28.4 billion offer, calling it “grossly inadequate” and could face substantial regulatory hurdles. A struggling coal transportation market, suppressed by weak market demand and global oversupply, has weighed on the earnings of Norfolk, making it more vulnerable as a

Crops, Markets

Huge Canadian canola crop beats expectations

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin December 4, 2015

CNS Canada — An upward revision to Canada’s 2015-16 canola crop was widely anticipated in the industry, but Statistics Canada’s latest survey results have surpassed even the most optimistic forecasts — and will lead to major adjustments in the country’s supply/demand balance sheet. StatsCan on Friday pegged the year’s canola production at 17.2 million tonnes,

Crops, Markets

Bigger crops anticipated ahead of StatsCan report

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin December 2, 2015

CNS Canada –– Canada’s harvest ended up better than expected in 2015-16, with upward revisions expected for the country’s wheat and canola production when Statistics Canada releases its latest survey data Friday. “It turns out that the crop didn’t suffer as much in Alberta and Saskatchewan,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office for

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Dreyfus family members reported asking to be bought out

By GFM Network News, Reuters November 30, 2015

London | Reuters –– Members of the founding family of Louis Dreyfus Commodities have asked the majority shareholder of the commodities trader to buy out most of their stake, Britain’s Financial Times newspaper reported Sunday. Quoting sources familiar with the situation, the newspaper said the family members had informed Margarita Louis-Dreyfus of their intention to

Crops, Markets

Low ocean freight rates likely to stick around

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 26, 2015

CNS Canada –– Ocean freight rates are at some of their lowest levels ever and will likely stay that way for at least the next two years, according to an industry analyst. “We’re near hitting bottom, but just because we hit bottom it doesn’t mean we won’t scrape along it for awhile,” said Jay O’Neil,

Crops, Markets

Slimmer harvest yields faster deliveries from railways

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus November 24, 2015

CNS Canada –– A year ago, Western Canada’s shortline railways were struggling to meet commitments, but this year’s smaller grain production has reduced the stress on rail transporters. “There’s no shortage of cars, and there’s no problems in shipping,” said Sheldon Affleck, president of Regina-based shortline Big Sky Rail. A year ago, rail companies struggled

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India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out

Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

Oats

Glencore shares jump on debt reduction moves, spending cuts

CP revises offer for Norfolk Southern, rebuffed again

Have you tried a new grain lately?

BHP Billiton to cut 76 Sask. potash jobs

U.S. railway Norfolk Southern rejects CP offer

Huge Canadian canola crop beats expectations

Bigger crops anticipated ahead of StatsCan report

Dreyfus family members reported asking to be bought out

Low ocean freight rates likely to stick around

Slimmer harvest yields faster deliveries from railways

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