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Fall economic statement quiet on agriculture
The 2024 fall economic statement shows Canada is $61.9 billion in debt and makes little to no mention of agriculture. The ...
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Farm groups back away from sustainable ag strategy
REGINA — Agriculture Canada says consultations on its Sustainable Agriculture Strategy will continue even after six major ...
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A new era for crop genetics
This year marks 50 years since Baldur Stefansson of the University of Manitoba registered Tower, the first canola variety ...
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North American grain/oilseed review: Canola drops with soyoil Monday
The ICE Futures canola market was weaker on Monday, settling just above nearby chart support as losses in outside markets weighed on values. The March contract fell below its 100-day moving average ...
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Chrystia Freeland resigns as finance minister
Chrystia Freeland has resigned her cabinet position as Finance Minister, but will continue to serve as an MP for her Toronto ...
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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie firm
The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Monday, with losses in the United States dollar and crude oil countering each other. The loonie closed Monday at US$0.7023 or US$1=1.4239, compared to ...
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ICE canola weaker at midday Monday
The ICE Futures canola market was weaker at midday Monday, seeing a continuation of Friday’s profit-taking correction. Losses in Chicago soyoil and soybeans accounted for some spillover selling ...