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Arms Sale Could Affect Farm Trade

By Mark Weinraub February 11, 2010

“China has a lot more to lose in any trade war than the United States does.” China, angry over the United States’ planned $6.4-billion arms sale to Taiwan, is unlikely to stop buying U. S. soybeans as America is among three nations that have large, cheap supplies needed by Chinese industries. China is the No.

Country Crossroads, Pulses

Top 10 Pulse Food Resolutions For 2010

By Pulse Canada Release January 28, 2010

1. Lose weight: Recent research from the University of Toronto has shown that eating pulses can increase feelings of fullness or satiety and reduce waist circumference. 2. Increase your fibre intake: One cup of cooked pulses contains approximately 15 grams of fibre or around half the recommended daily intake for adults. 3. Decrease your fat

News, Pulses

Pigeon King Bankruptcy Proceeds

By Jim Romahn January 21, 2010

The Pigeon King, Arlan Galbraith, has about $376,000 worth of assets to cover almost $700,000 worth of claims in his personal bankruptcy case. They at least have some hope of recovering some money, whereas most of the investors who dealt with Pigeon King International Inc. will get nothing because the company had nothing left to

Country Crossroads, Pulses

Growing Corn And Pea Greens

By Kim Langen January 21, 2010

It may be January, with a windchill of -30 outside – but inside the peas and corn are thriving. This is because they are for eating as young shoots, when the tender plants reach a height of just one or two inches. I had wondered what to do with several pounds of decorative Indian corn

News, Oilseeds

Ice Slows Grain Traffic On U. S. Midwest Rivers

By Karl Plume January 14, 2010

Acold snap increased ice on some key U. S. Midwest rivers last week and slowed the movement of barges carrying corn and soybeans from the heartland to the U. S. Gulf, the top export point for agricultural goods. Frigid weather in the forecast through the end of the week was expected to increase ice buildup

Crops, Oilseeds

China Orders Licences For Soy Imports

January 14, 2010

China has int roduced an automatic import licence system for soybeans, requiring importers to apply for licences from China’s Commerce Ministry, a move that soy traders said could cause a minor disruption of trade. The ministry issued a statement last month, adding soybean and rapeseed from Jan. 1 to a list of products requiring such

News, Oilseeds

Rain Soaks Brazil’s Bumper Soy Crop

January 14, 2010

Wet weather continues to favour Brazil’s bumper soybean crop, the bulk of which is still a couple months away from being ready for harvest, weather forecaster Somar said Jan. 11. Mato Grosso and the rest of the centre-west got healthy rainfall over the weekend and should continue to see ample rains through the week. Despite

Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Things To Watch For In 2010

By Don Bousquet January 7, 2010

For three-times-daily market reports from Don Bousquet and RNI, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca Grain and oi l s e e d prices at ICE Futures Canada in Winnipeg generally posted small losses over the Christmas and New Year’s break. Weakness in the U. S. soy markets and volatility in the Canadian dollar

Crops, Pulses

BASF Plans Full-Scale Release Of Clearfield Lentils

December 17, 2009

The Prairies’ lentil growers will get “full access” to all six varieties of Clearfield lentils from BASF Canada for the 2010 growing season. The chemical firm announced Dec. 10 it plans to have full availability for Clearfield lentil varieties in 2010 across every market class, including extra small red varieties CDC Imperial CL and CDC

News, Pulses

New Pulse Buyer Shuttered

By Allan Dawson November 26, 2009

Altona pulse crop processor Sunbelt Prairie Products has closed its doors before it opened. The firm, owned by Makhdoom Abbas, who is also president and CEO of international food-processing firm Zeb Rice Ltd., went into receivership Nov. 16, said Collin LeGall with Winnipeg-based Lazer Grant, a trustee in bankruptcy. There’s a good possibility some other

Daily Network News

Monarch electric tractor’s future in Canada unclear as Caterpillar takes over

Western Australia farmers turn to canola over wheat as fuel, fertilizer costs rise

U.S. is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say

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