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Argentina, Canada join forces
A memorandum of understanding was signed Thursday at the Canadian Western Agribition that will see Canada and Argentina promote trade shows and agri-business delegations in both countries.
Switchgrass harvest for ‘grassoline’ plant
More indications that North Americans are increasingly accepting of plant-based biofuels are seen in this story from Eastern Tennessee, where ethanol processed from switchgrass is a 'growing concern'.
Steady as it goes for renewable energy
Decreasing energy prices, particularly for oil, might be a stepping stone to shrinking interest in renewable energy, but not so, according to this piece from the Financial Post, which takes a look at the topic from a broader, less farm-intense persective.
Questions surround biofuels amid financial crunch
Two stories today deal with the question of biofuels in the US agri-business scheme of things: one that looks at the future of VeraSun, a significant interest in the corn-based ethanol scene. The other story deals with a forecast that as many as 40 ethanol plants in the US Midwest could be filing for bankruptcy early in 2009.
US hog producers turn to UK and Brazil for wheat
With prices for hogs remaining low and feed costs tracking high, US hog producers are looking to the UK and Brazil for wheat, marking a departure from a long-standing American reluntance to import feed grains.
CanWEA launches new purchasing guide for 'Small Wind'
To help with individuals interested in off-grid power generation, including farms and commercial operations, the Canadian Wind Energy Association has released an information guide for those considering purchasing such systems.
Nitrates, wind energy among issues raised at UPEI forum
The future of farming continues to be a central issue in Prince Edward Island, with yet another conference to discuss the province's direction on wind energy and environmental issues, among other topics.
Third quarter farm cash receipts show increase
Despite the short-term decline in commodity prices, the overall picture for farming is a bright one, including improved farm cash receipts for January to September, with a 13.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2007.
Commodity prices down on the Chicago Board of Trade
Figures from the Chicago Board of Trade for the week of November 17th to Friday's midday trading show a significant decline in commodity prices.
Canada's seed sector contributes billions to economy
The Canadian Seed Trade Association has quantified the impact of the seed industry on the nation's economy, including sales of nearly $4.0 billion, employment for more than 14,000 people and international sales of nearly $570 million.
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