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Canada clears $34 billion Bunge-Viterra merger with conditions

By Ismail Shakil, Reuters January 15, 2025

Canada on Tuesday approved with conditions U.S. grains merchant Bunge's $34 billion (C$48.7 billion) merger with Glencore-backed Viterra, clearing one of the final remaining obstacles for a global agriculture tie-up that is unprecedented in dollar value.

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Ottawa blesses Bunge’s Viterra takeover, with conditions

Merged firm must sell six elevators, keep distance from G3

By Dave Bedard January 15, 2025

Canada’s federal government will allow the acquisition of major Canadian grain firm Viterra by one of the world’s biggest grain industry players, but not without conditions. Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand on Tuesday announced the government’s decision to approve Viterra’s acquisition by U.S.-based Bunge, the ‘B’ in the ‘ABCD’ group of the world’s most influential […] Read more

FILE PHOTO: A sign with the inscription “Beware of epidemic danger! No trespassing!” hangs on a fence in front of a farm in Mehrow, close to Ahrensfelde, Germany, January 13, 2025. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt/File Photo

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German authorities say no more foot-and-mouth disease cases found

Britain halts imports of German pork, other meat and dairy products in effort to stop spread

By Reuters January 14, 2025

German authorities said on Tuesday they had found no new cases of the livestock illness foot-and-mouth disease following intensive testing around the area where the first case was confirmed last week. Britain has banned imports of German pork and other products.

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COMMENT: Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect January 14, 2025

Research work at Quebec's Laval University's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, carried out in partnership with 14 vegetable farms, offers hope for ensuring the sustainability of their soils.

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Unifor’s Canadian Pacific Kansas City members vote to authorize strike

By Reuters January 14, 2025

Unifor said on Tuesday its members at railroad operator Canadian Pacific Kansas City have voted in favor of a strike action if the parties fail to reach an agreement by Jan. 29.

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Pace of soy harvest in Brazil’s biggest farm state is slowest in 7 years, AgRural says

By Leticia Fucuchima, Reuters, Roberto Samora January 13, 2025

Rains are disrupting the start of Brazil's 2024/25 soybean harvest in Mato Grosso, agribusiness consultancy AgRural said on Monday, adding that the pace of work in the country's biggest farm state is the slowest in seven years.

Livestock, News, Reuters

US chicken, pork plant workers face higher health risks, USDA studies confirm

By Reuters, Tom Polansek January 13, 2025

Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued on Friday.

Valero Energy’s ethanol plant at Aurora, S.D., about 90 km north of Sioux Falls. (Valero.com)

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US issues partial guidance on clean fuel subsidies, chafing ethanol makers

By Reuters January 10, 2025

U.S. biofuels groups are eager for clarity on the tax credits for fuels that combat climate change, which they hope will ultimately provide a pathway for corn-based ethanol to expand its market as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel.

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U.S. Treasury releases guidance on clean fuels tax credits

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 10, 2025

The United States Department of the Treasury together with the Internal Revenue Service released much-anticipated short-term guidance on tax credits for biofuels on Jan. 10, giving the soyoil market a boost to end the week.

Darwin Sobkow (left) and Curt Vossen.
Photo: Richardson International

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New Richardson CEO steps in

By Dave Bedard January 10, 2025

Succession takes effect today in the corner office at Richardson International, one of Canada's biggest grain handlers and processors.

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Canada clears $34 billion Bunge-Viterra merger with conditions

Ottawa blesses Bunge’s Viterra takeover, with conditions

German authorities say no more foot-and-mouth disease cases found

COMMENT: Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide

Unifor’s Canadian Pacific Kansas City members vote to authorize strike

Pace of soy harvest in Brazil’s biggest farm state is slowest in 7 years, AgRural says

US chicken, pork plant workers face higher health risks, USDA studies confirm

US issues partial guidance on clean fuel subsidies, chafing ethanol makers

U.S. Treasury releases guidance on clean fuels tax credits

New Richardson CEO steps in

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