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Monsanto asks California not to list herbicide as cancer cause

By GFM Network News October 20, 2015

Reuters — A plan by California environmental officials to list a commonly used herbicide as cancer-causing should be withdrawn, Monsanto told state regulators on Tuesday, saying California’s actions could be considered illegal because they are not considering valid scientific evidence. The formal comments were filed by Monsanto with the state’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment […] Read more

Canola, Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

ADM increases stake in Wilmar

By GFM Network News October 20, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grains trader Archer Daniels Midland has increased its stake in Wilmar International of Singapore, in its latest bid to expand in Asia. ADM’s purchases represented about 22 per cent of Wilmar shares traded on Singapore’s exchange on Tuesday, Wilmar said in a regulatory filing. Wilmar shares reached their highest price […] Read more

Crops, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

U.S. wheat futures expected to retest nearby lows

By GFM Network News October 20, 2015

CNS Canada –– U.S. wheat futures may have corrected off of nearby lows, but the nearby path of least resistance remains pointed lower, according to a market analyst. “In the big picture, we have plenty of supplies and demand has been lacklustre,” said Randy Martinson of Progressive Ag at Fargo, N.D. With export demand eroding, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn up on bargain buying after five-week low

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News October 20, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn, soybean and wheat futures rose on Tuesday, rebounding from earlier losses on technical buying and bargain hunting even as autumn harvests advanced more quickly than usual under dry weather conditions. Corn jumped from a five-week low and soybeans gained for the first time in five sessions. Wheat bounced from […] Read more

Barley, Cereals, Corn, Crops, Forages, Livestock, Markets, Oats, Soybeans, Spring Wheat

Feed: Frost pressures Australian barley

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 20, 2015

CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Tuesday, Oct. 20. • The Grains Industry of Western Australia is predicting the area will harvest a 3.19 million-tonne barley crop in 2015-16. However, some recent frosts are casting questions on whether that mark will be reached. • […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulses: India remains at forefront of pulse market

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 20, 2015

CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20. • Shortages and resulting high local prices in India remain at the forefront of the global pulse market. The government recently imposed restrictions on how many tonnes companies can store in an effort to curb hoarding. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

Mitsui buys half of non-GMO U.S. grain, soybean handler

By Reuters, GFM Network News October 19, 2015

Reuters — The U.S. arm of Japanese commodities trader Mitsui has bought a 50 per cent stake in Bluegrass Farms of Ohio, a grain handler and breeder of non-genetically modified soybeans, the companies said Monday. The deal, which closed on Friday, is valued at about US$15 million including debt, said Bluegrass owner and CEO David […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulses: India imposing stock limits in bid to ease prices

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 19, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday morning, Oct. 19. • With local pulse prices continuing to rise sharply, the Indian government has imposed limits on how many pulses food processors, importers, exporters and retailers can hold. Prices are nearly double what they were a […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Forages, Markets

Feed: El Nino pressures barley crop down under

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 19, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Monday, Oct. 19. • CBOT corn futures were down by two to three cents per bushel at midday Monday, as harvest pressure in the U.S. and improving corn conditions in the Black Sea region weighed on prices. • […] Read more

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Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News October 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. wheat futures fell to the lowest levels in about a month while corn and soybeans also eased on Monday, pressured by forecasts for crop-friendly rains and plentiful global supplies, traders and analysts said. Showers this week were likely to benefit parched wheat fields in Russia and the southern U.S. Plains […] Read more

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Crops

Monsanto asks California not to list herbicide as cancer cause

ADM increases stake in Wilmar

U.S. wheat futures expected to retest nearby lows

U.S. grains: Corn up on bargain buying after five-week low

Feed: Frost pressures Australian barley

Pulses: India remains at forefront of pulse market

Mitsui buys half of non-GMO U.S. grain, soybean handler

Pulses: India imposing stock limits in bid to ease prices

Feed: El Nino pressures barley crop down under

U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

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