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Dec 24, 2024 · The National Farmers Union denounced the approval of the Bunge-Viterra merger in a statement released on Jan. 17. The NFU said the multi-billion dollar deal “effectively ends competition in Canada’s agricultural commodity sector,” as it creates the world’s largest agricultural commodity trader, and it will control 40 per cent of the Canadian grain market.
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Dec 26, 2024 · Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures dipped on Monday after reaching record highs last week. Most active February live cattle closed at 197.400 cents per pound, down 1.375 cents from Friday.
Alberta crops doing quite well - Alberta Farmer Express
Jul 8, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia – Crops throughout Alberta stood at 75 per cent good to excellent as of July 2, according to the latest crop report from the provincial agriculture department. That was eight points above the five-year average despite cooler than normal temperatures and delayed crop development due to excessive rain for …
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The National Farmers Union denounced the approval of the Bunge-Viterra merger in a statement released on Jan. 17. The NFU said the multi-billion dollar deal “effectively ends competition in Canada’s agricultural commodity sector,” as it creates the world’s largest agricultural commodity trader, and it will control 40 per cent of the Canadian grain market.
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Dec 30, 2024 · 4. Massive new feedlot working out as planned, says owner. The last two years have produced many hair-raising situations for Alberta’s cattle producers and that’s been the case for feedlot owner Kevin Serfas, who has undertaken a massive feedyard expansion. Based in Turin, about 50 kilometres north of Lethbridge, he runs Serfas Farms, a sizeable grain farm and feeder cattle business across ...
Alberta harvest wraps up - Alberta Farmer Express
Oct 3, 2024 · Harvest operations in Alberta are virtually complete for 2024, the province’s crop report said. Combining advanced three points to 99 per cent finished as of Oct. 22 as well as being three points above the five-year average.
Alberta Crop Report: High temperatures damage crops
Jul 26, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm—Prolonged heat and dryness wreaked havoc with crops in Alberta, resulting in a sharp decline in conditions during the week ended July 23, according to the province’s weekly crop report.. Major crops were rated at 55.3 per cent good to excellent, down from 72.9 per cent the previous week. The south region’s crops were rated 77.2 per cent good to excellent ...
Alberta harvest nearing its finish - Alberta Farmer Express
Sep 30, 2023 · As of Tuesday, Alberta farmers reached 79 per cent finished, just as cooler but drier weather was about to set in, the province reported. While contending with mostly dry conditions, the harvest over the week was 16 points above the five-year average and 17 ahead of the 10-year average.