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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a town hall meeting Jan. 10 in Hamilton. (PM.gc.ca)

Trudeau talks tough on NAFTA, repeats he could walk away

By GFM Network News February 2, 2018

Nanaimo, B.C. | Reuters — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a tough line on NAFTA on Friday, repeating that he could walk away if he was not happy with talks to modernize a pact the U.S. contends needs major changes. “The negotiations are complex and challenging … I’ve said many times, we are not […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

DowDuPont upbeat on growth as sales rise

By GFM Network News February 1, 2018

Reuters — U.S. chemicals producer DowDuPont reported a 14 per cent rise in net sales for the fourth quarter and beat Wall Street profit estimates as a strong global economy led to robust demand and higher prices for its products. The newly-combined company, formed by the merger of chemical giants Dow Chemical and DuPont four […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets

Rising diesel could surge with U.S. infrastructure plan

By GFM Network News January 31, 2018

CNS Canada — Diesel costs in Western Canada are roughly eight to 10 cents higher on average than anytime in 2017, and an industry expert warns that gap could grow even more with a potential surge of U.S. construction. “I think we’re already seeing more evidence of a robust, consumption-driven U.S. as more disposable income […] Read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shown here in Ottawa last month with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (l), said he’s confident U.S. President Donald Trump will see remaining in NAFTA as being in Americans’ best interests. (PM.gc.ca)

General, Markets, Reuters

Trudeau says doesn’t think Trump will pull U.S. out of NAFTA

By GFM Network News January 31, 2018

Ottawa | Reuters –– Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said he did not think U.S. President Donald Trump would pull out of NAFTA, despite slow progress at negotiations to update the US$1.2 trillion trade pact. Trudeau’s comments were among the most positive made by any Canadian official since talks started last year to […] Read more

Crops, Features

Is private crop insurance a fit for your farm?

Two Sask.-based companies are in the market. Find out how their products work

By Leeann Minogue January 30, 2018

We’re used to dealing with private sector hail insurance companies, or at least seeing their ads. Now two companies, both based in Moose Jaw, Sask., are offering private crop insurance products to cover grain farmers’ risk. You might wonder how private companies could compete against a government-run Crop Insurance program where premiums are government subsidized to the tune […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Features

Lygus bug: Profile of a crop pest

By Melanie Epp January 30, 2018

The lygus bug is an interesting pest. Native to Canada, adult insects overwinter under plant debris and migrate into crops, including canola, alfalfa, soybeans and sunflowers. Arriving in spring and summer, they lay their eggs on crop stems. Lygus is a complex that refers to four species: L. elisus (pale legume bug), L. lineolaris (tarnished […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Features

Lygus bugs: know when to spray them

Researchers are revisiting economic threshold recommendations on spraying these bugs

By Melanie Epp January 30, 2018

[UPDATED: Jan. 31, 2018] Economic thresholds are developed and publicized so farmers will know when it makes sense to spray for a particular pest. For example, the economic threshold might be that if you have two bugs in your sweep net, the yield you gain will make it worth your costs and time to spray […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

EU review of Bayer’s Monsanto bid postponed further

By GFM Network News January 29, 2018

Frankfurt/Brussels | Reuters — Bayer’s quest to win regulatory approval for its planned takeover of Monsanto ran into further delays on Monday as European Union antitrust investigators extended their investigation by five working days until March 12. The ongoing proceedings would have given the German drugs and pesticides maker until midnight on Monday to offer […] Read more

General

Feds pledge funds for organic standards review

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 26, 2018

A review and update of Canada’s organic standards for compliance with international norms will get federal funding to make sure it’s complete by its 2020 deadline. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Friday announced the government will foot the “necessary funds” to the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) to cover the cost of the 2020 Canadian […] Read more

General, Markets

U.S. anti-trade agenda could benefit Canadian ag

By GFM Network News January 25, 2018

Winnipeg | CNS Canada — As U.S. President Donald Trump follows his “America first” policy and pulls out of trade deals, it could spell future opportunity for the Canadian agricultural industry, according to Dermot Hayes, a professor with the department of economics at Iowa State University. “In D.C. it’s chaotic. It’s the craziest situation I’ve […] Read more

GFM Network News

Canadian trade data delayed by U.S. government shutdown

Sigurdson applauds Alberta farmers

U.S. grains: Soy, corn dip on farmer selling; U.S.-China trade talks in focus

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