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China Not Seeking Overseas Farms

By Niu Shuping March 12, 2009

China is not pushing to expand overseas farming and Chinese companies are less active in their investment abroad because of concerns of potential political risks, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said March 3. To meet a perennial shortfall in soybean supply, China, the world’s largest soy importer, will continue to import from major growing countries

Dairy cattle, News, Oilseeds

Argentine Farm Conflict Calmed But Not Over

By Fiona Ortiz March 12, 2009

Tensions between Argentina’s president and farmers who oppose her policies have been defused through deals on wheat prices and some exports, but the threat of market-disrupting strikes could easily reignite. Farm groups in agricultural powerhouse Argentina had threatened protests and aligned with opposition politicians against President Cristina Fernandez as they pushed for lower export levies

Cereals, News, Pulses

Pulse Outlook Goes Against The Grain

By Alana Vannahme March 5, 2009

The bull market may be over for some crops in Canada but the longer-term outlook for pulse crops remains strong, according to Marlene Boersch, a partner in Mercantile Consulting Venture in Winnipeg. Boersch was speaking at the Canadian Wheat Board’s annual GrainWorld conference in Winnipeg on Feb. 23. Relative to other major Canadian crops, the

Crops, Pulses

Feed Benchmark Pea Prices Available

By Pulse Canada Release March 5, 2009

Pulse Canada is now publishing feed pea benchmark prices for Western Canada. “These feed pea benchmark prices are a transparent, unbiased and reliable pricing reference for the industry,” says Jeff Bond, director of the Feed Pea Network for Pulse Canada. Each week, the benchmark prices provide estimates for the intrinsic feeding value of dry peas

Country Crossroads, Pulses

Two Moms Launch Healthy Pea Snack

By Lorraine Stevenson February 19, 2009

“We know that pulses are a very, very healthy food.” – MARGARET HUGHES, CO-OWNER AND SALES MANAGER WI TH BEST COOKING PULSES When the French voyageurs made their arduous journeys across this country’s lakes and rivers, they relied on dried, yellow peas to keep them paddling 14 hours a day. The thick, hearty pea soup

Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Canola Use At Record Pace, Supply Declining

By Don Bousquet February 12, 2009

For three-times-daily market reports from Don Bousquet and RNI, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca Grain and oilseed futures at ICE Futures Canada in Winnipeg closed the week ended Feb. 6 higher, with gains in the U. S. futures markets supporting prices. Canola rallied, as China picked up at least five cargoes and was

News, Oilseeds

China to boost corn buying by 20 million tonnes

By Niu Shuping January 15, 2009

China’s government has boosted its plan to support farmers by buying an extra 20 million tonnes of corn, tripling its commitment, the State Administration of Grain said Dec. 24. The increase will help “stabilize grain prices and protect farmers’ incomes,” it said on its website www.chinagrain.gov.cn. The purchases, the third round of buying after this

Country Crossroads, Oilseeds, Pulses

CALLING ALL RECIPE USERS

By Lorraine Stevenson January 8, 2009

CHICKPEA AND CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD 2-1/2 c. chicken stock 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. couscous 1 c. dried cranberries 1 medium zucchini, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 3 green onions, chopped 2 c. cooked chickpeas (or 1 19-oz./540-ml can) drained and rinsed 1/4 c. canola oil, divided 1/4

News, Oilseeds

Argentina’s farmers renew protest of export taxes

December 18, 2008

Argentine farmers rallied at demonstrations across the country’s agricultural belt Dec. 10, demanding further cuts in export taxes as global prices plummet for soy and other products. The protest is the latest in a long-running dispute between the centre-left government and farmers angry over a host of issues, including curbs on beef exports, price caps

News, Oilseeds

China to expand grain reserves

December 18, 2008

China’s largest soy-producing province, Heilongjiang, has confirmed its part in a central government plan to buy more grains and soybeans for reserves. The scheme is an effort to shore up prices and protect farmers’ incomes, thereby avoiding hardship and unrest among the rural population. Beijing has given approval for the northeastern province to double its

Daily Network News

Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

Tag Archives Faboideae

China Not Seeking Overseas Farms

Argentine Farm Conflict Calmed But Not Over

Pulse Outlook Goes Against The Grain

Feed Benchmark Pea Prices Available

Two Moms Launch Healthy Pea Snack

Canola Use At Record Pace, Supply Declining

China to boost corn buying by 20 million tonnes

CALLING ALL RECIPE USERS

Argentina’s farmers renew protest of export taxes

China to expand grain reserves

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