Germany's agriculture minister will seek financial aid for farmers hit by the impact of a case of foot-and-mouth disease on a farm in east Germany, the ministry said.
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Germany seeks aid for farmers after foot-and-mouth disease case
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market holds value on Ontario demand
For the week ending January 25, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $$3-$6/cwt on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Higher quality genetics and lower flesh replacements were slightly firmer; however, feedlot operators incorporated the appropriate discounts on fleshier types and lower efficiency, smaller frame animals.
Buenos Aires desk cuts Argentine corn, bumps up wheat
Crops affected differently by weather
As Argentina continues to face dry conditions, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires cut their estimate for the country's 2024/25 corn crop. Meanwhile the attaché bumped up their call on the Argentine wheat harvest, which was recently completed.
Peavey Mart confirms Canada-wide closures
Peavey Mart will be closing all stores across Canada, the company confirmed this morning.
CN reaches tentative deal with signals, communications staff
Canadian National Railway says it has reached a tentative collective agreement with workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn drop as Trump tariff worries rise
Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures fell on Monday, with traders hedging their positions in case the Trump administration implements tariffs on goods from major U.S. trading partners, according to analysts.
U.S. threatening Canada’s canola oil industry
Chinese used cooking oil another threat
Canada's canola oil industry is facing two threats from the United States, said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Winnipeg-based Canadian Oilseed Processors Association.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed Monday
Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hit fresh contract highs on Monday, while feeder cattle ran into resistance and backed away from their own highs to settle with small losses.
No rail interruptions expected as CN signals, communications workers prepare to strike
Canadian National Railway says there will be no impact on its operations if signals and communications workers walk off the job on Tuesday.
Meat packer Pilgrim’s Pride agrees to pay $41 million to settle investors’ lawsuit
Meat industry giant Pilgrim’s Pride has agreed to pay $41.5 million (C$59.7 million) to settle a securities class action alleging the company artificially boosted its stock price by making false and misleading statements about chicken industry competition.