by Breanne Baker | May 13, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development As of May 1, 2011, soil moisture reserves were generally at least near normal or better across much of the province, with only a few areas of the province classified as below normal. . Ralph Wright, head of Alberta...
by Breanne Baker | May 13, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles
Shareholders voted in favour of Mosaic Co.’s split from Cargill with intentions to distribute Cargill’s 64 percent interest in the company between stockholders and select debt holders. Now the start of their secondary offering will begin, comprising of 100...
by Breanne Baker | May 12, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles
The 18th annual Battleford Business Excellence Awards saw Norsask Farm Equipment named Business of the Year! With a history of serving the Battlefords area since the 1940’s, Norsask Farm Equipment has undergone a few name changes but has always focused on...
by Breanne Baker | May 11, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Canola Council of Canada Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Some growers have started seeding, and most growers will start before the end of the week. Alberta: Seeding is underway and the province looks set for a busy week in the fields. Alberta crop report. Saskatchewan:...
by Breanne Baker | May 10, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles
There has been a number of large agricultural acquisitions by North American companies in Australia over the past year. Most recently, Agrium has purchased the Australian Wheat Board, then Agrium turned around and sold the commodity business (grain side) to Cargill. ...
by Breanne Baker | May 6, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
The Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk function has had more lives than a cat, but its days are now numbered. All the signals coming from the new Conservative majority government indicate that marketing choice will be delivered on both barley and wheat. There’s no use...