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Fertilizer supply crisis deepens

Major grain exporters like Canada, Brazil, the U.S. and Australia are all dependent on imported fertilizer to varying degrees ...
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EU drops Triffid-era sampling protocols on Canadian flax

As of May 1, Canadian flaxseed exports to Europe won’t face non-tariff trade barriers that were in place for nearly 17 years.
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U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: Negative day on CBOT

WHEAT prices corrected themselves on Friday, one day after showing strong gains due to weather concerns. Above-normal rainfall and cooler temperatures are causing planting delays for Canadian spring ...
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ICE Closing Review: Canola advances heading into weekend

Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were in positive territory on Friday despite upcoming peace talks between the United States and Iran. Both countries confirmed today their delegations ...
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ICE Midday: Canola moves upward despite lack of support

Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly higher at midday Friday amid mixed sentiment in comparable oils and speculation surrounding the war in Iran. On Thursday, United States ...
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Monette Seeds to lose grain commission elevator licence May 1

The Canadian Grain Commission will not renew Monette Seeds Ltd.’s primary elevator licence at Swift Current, Sask., as of May ...
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Global Markets: Canadian retail sales grow in February

The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada said on Friday retail sales saw a monthly gain of 0.7 per cent at $72.1 billion in February. Seven out ...
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As Roundup maker goes to Supreme Court, Americans worry about pesticides, poll shows

Roundup-maker Bayer goes before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday seeking to limit lawsuits claiming that the glyphosate ...
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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie eases back

The Canadian dollar inched lower on Friday morning, getting little direction from the United States dollar and crude oil. As of 8:39 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7302 or US$1=C$1.3694 ...
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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie sliding towards 73 U.S. cents

The Canadian dollar stepped back on Thursday, as the currency continued to recede from recent highs. The loonie finished at US$0.7306 or US$1=C$1.3688 compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7320 or ...
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ICE Closing Review: Canola remains in rally mode

Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange drifted to the upside on Thursday despite a lack of support from comparable oils. An analyst said canola was catching up to other vegetable oils. The ...
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