China's rapeseed meal futures fell to a three-week low on Tuesday after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans to resign sparked hope that trade tensions between Beijing and Ottawa will soften.
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China rapeseed meal futures slide after Trudeau announces plans to resign
U.S. grains: Chicago corn surges to six-month high on weaker dollar, Argentina weather
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures Cv1 on Monday surged to a more than six-month high amid growing concern over dry conditions in Argentina, market analysts said.
Louisiana reports first bird flu-related death in US
A U.S. patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has died, the Louisiana Department of Health said on Monday, marking the country's first reported human death from the virus.
UPDATED: Agriculture groups react to Trudeau resignation
There were mixed reactions from Canadian farm groups after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign as Prime Minister and leader of the federal Liberals.
U.S. Livestock: Falling temps boost cattle futures
Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were stronger Monday, hitting fresh contract highs in many months as forecasts calling for cold temperatures across United States ranching areas raised concerns over reduced weight gains for grazing cattle.
Canadian Prairies, U.S. Midwest to get colder in January as South America becomes hotter, drier
Some warmer temps for Prairies during week of Jan. 6
Meteorologist Drew Lerner said he expects colder than normal temperatures across the Canadian Prairies and much of the United States Midwest in January, while a good portion of South America is to be hotter than normal.
Deere boosts bet on autonomous tractors with new machines
Deere & Co strengthened its bet on autonomous machinery by unveiling new tractors and industrial equipment, capable of operating without the need for a human being in the cab, at the CES trade show in Las Vegas on Monday.
Trump’s policies may not prove inflationary, Bernanke, others say
A number of leading economists, including advisers to past U.S. presidents, have coalesced around the view that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to broaden tariffs, cut taxes and curb immigration may not prove as inflationary as early analysis had suggested.
Smithfield Foods first to publicly file in 2025 for big US IPO
Smithfield Foods on Monday made public its paperwork for an initial public offering in the United States, as the maker of Farmland bacon and Farmer John sausages prepares for its U.S. stock market return after more than a decade.
Trudeau says he will step down after new Liberal party leader named
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he intends to step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.