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Monsanto completes U.S. and Canadian regulatory authorizations for Smartstax corn
July 29, 2009, Indianapolis and St. Louis – U.S. and Canadian farmers are one step closer to realizing the greater whole farm corn yield advantages of a new corn seed trait combination that will provide the most comprehensive insect and weed control and allow farmers to significantly reduce their refuge.
CleanFARMS collection program coming this fall
July 28, 2009 – A well-established obsolete pesticide collection program is being expanded this year to also provide farmers with safe disposal for unused animal health products and sharps.
Fertilizer company continues takeover bid
July 21, 2009 – The support of its shareholder base appears to be on the wane, and yet Calgary-based Agrium has announced it will continue to engage in a takeover bid of its US rival CF Industries.
Seed giant invests in biotech wheat
July 21, 2009
Despite interest among US, Canadian and Australian growers, the development of biotech wheat is nonetheless a touchy subject, and it is into this climate that Monsanto has announced its intent to invest in biotech wheat, following the acquisition of WestBred.
Ontario pair recognized by seed trade
July 20, 2009 – John Cowan and Don McClure, two long-serving professionals in the Ontario seed trade, were recognized by the Canadian Seed Trade Association for their contributions, to the certified seed trade and in seed breeding, respectively.
Crops still behind despite moisture
July 17, 2009
Rains have fallen across much of Saskatchewan, and while the moisture is welcome to those who received it, what is needed now is a little more heat to help the crops advance further.
Big miners catching fertilizer fever
July 17, 2009
Concentrated ownership, long-term future and low-cost assets are fuelling a growing interest in ownership of fertilizer companies, including rumours that BHP Billiton is trying to acquire Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan.
World markets still wary of biotech wheat
July 17, 2009
Although the development of biotech wheat is being welcomed by US growers, there is still considerable reluctance in the debate concerning the allowance of genetic modification in a crop that is linked so directly to the food chain.
Canada and European communities end GMO dispute
July 16, 2009
A six-year battle regarding approval and marketing of genetically-modified organisms, between Canada and the European Communities, is finally over, with Canadian canola growers thought to be the early winners.
Situation 'dire' around Kindersley
July 10, 2009
Some rain has fallen on Saskatchewan, and across the Prairies, but in Kindersley, what little has fallen has not been very helpful in alleviating the near disaster-like conditions taking shape.
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