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CP scraps plans to buy Norfolk Southern

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 11, 2016

Reuters — Canadian Pacific Railway said on Monday it had scrapped efforts to buy Norfolk Southern, almost six months after it launched its unsolicited US$28 billion bid for the fourth-largest U.S. railroad operator. The announcement comes days after the U.S. Justice Department urged the Surface Transportation Board to reject a voting trust arrangement CP had […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

U.S. Justice Dept. urges rejection of CP voting trust

By GFM Network News April 9, 2016

Reuters — The U.S. Justice Department on Friday urged a regulator to reject a voting trust Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has proposed as part of its takeover bid for U.S. railway Norfolk Southern, saying it could hurt competition and would violate rules. In mid-November, CP disclosed a $28 billion offer for the Virginia-based company, which […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Monsanto cools on large-scale M+A outlook

By GFM Network News April 6, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Monsanto on Wednesday effectively pulled itself out of the mergers-and-acquisitions flurry in the seeds and agrochemicals industry, nearly a year after making a bid for rival Syngenta. The St. Louis-based company, which also reported a drop in second-quarter earnings, now sees its best dealmaking opportunities in smaller acquisitions, licensing deals and […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Glencore sells 40 per cent of agribusiness to CPP

By GFM Network News April 6, 2016

London | Reuters –– Commodity miner and trader Glencore has agreed to sell 40 per cent of its agricultural unit to Canada’s state pension fund for US$2.5 billion, the company’s latest step to cut debt and soothe investor concerns about the impact of weak commodity prices. The sale values the agricultural unit as a whole […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

CPP reported in talks for stake in Glencore agribusiness

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 5, 2016

Reuters — Commodity trading and mining firm Glencore is in advanced talks to sell a stake in its agricultural business to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The CPPIB would take a stake of up to 40 per cent, valuing the business at […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

ConAgra, Kellogg, Mars to label for GMOs in U.S.

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 23, 2016

Reuters — ConAgra Foods has joined other food giants in plans to use labels that disclose the presence of genetically modified organisms or GMOs in its food throughout the U.S. ConAgra and other food companies such as Campbell Soup and General Mills have decided to use such labels nationwide, finding it to be the easiest way […] Read more

(Photo courtesy General Mills via Flickr)

Crops, Reuters

General Mills to label GMOs in U.S. products

By GFM Network News March 18, 2016

Reuters — General Mills on Friday said it would begin putting labels on its products that contain genetically engineered ingredients, a move that comes days after U.S. senators failed to advance legislation aimed at blocking Vermont from requiring such labels on July 1. U.S. consumer are calling for greater transparency around food production and sourcing, […] Read more

Livestock

Federal rules arrive on halal food claims

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News March 10, 2016

Any food marketed in Canada as certified halal in its labeling or ads will have to include the name of its halal certifying body, starting next month. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Wednesday the two-year grace period it launched in 2014 for halal labelling and advertising requirements will end April 4. Past that […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Canada, EU finally settle trade deal after opposition

By GFM Network News February 29, 2016

Ottawa/Brussels | Reuters — The European Union has convinced Canada to include a new way of settling investor claims in their trade deal, making it more likely that it will be passed and putting the U.S. under pressure to accept the same terms. The two sides wrapped up negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Weather

Spring road bans to slow grain movement across Prairies

By GFM Network News February 25, 2016

CNS Canada –– Spring road bans are starting to be put into place across Western Canada as temperatures warm up in the Prairie provinces. The annual restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads in an effort to reduce the damage heavier loads can cause during the spring thaw period. Grain and […] Read more

Daily Network News

Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices

Get farmers in on federal water security strategy planning, CFA says

U.S. finalizes biofuel blending quotas for 2026-27, cuts RINS for foreign feedstocks

Flax

CP scraps plans to buy Norfolk Southern

U.S. Justice Dept. urges rejection of CP voting trust

Monsanto cools on large-scale M+A outlook

Glencore sells 40 per cent of agribusiness to CPP

CPP reported in talks for stake in Glencore agribusiness

ConAgra, Kellogg, Mars to label for GMOs in U.S.

General Mills to label GMOs in U.S. products

Federal rules arrive on halal food claims

Canada, EU finally settle trade deal after opposition

Spring road bans to slow grain movement across Prairies

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