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Aug. 26, 2010 -Something to keep in mind for Prairie wheat growers (as well as those elsewhere in Canada); Kansas recently received up to five inches of rain, dampening dry soils and paving the way for a much-improved planting/seeding period for winter wheat acres in the state, which is the leader in wheat production in the US.           READ MORE

Aug. 25, 2010 -According to columnist Kevin Hursh, the Grain Growers of Canada has a list of recommendations of what should be included in the next federal budget, where farmers are concerned. Among the suggestions: more money invested in public research and a certified seed tax incentive.    READ MORE

Aug. 25, 2010 -A recent survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business states that two-thirds of its members believe a healthy agriculture sector is vital to the success of running a business, fueled by nearly 2.2 million people working within the agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada.       READ MORE

Aug. 25, 2010 -Despite a slowdown in the global economy in 2009 and a general slowed recovery, 2010 is being viewed as a turning point on more robust growth, thanks in large part to gains in the agriculture sector, particularly in ethanol, sugar, cereals and vegetable oil.        READ MORE

Aug. 25, 2010 -In the first of three stories dealing with fertility and markets, an executive with BHP Billiton Ltd. has confirmed the company's interest in its $38.6-billion (US) bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, but that it is prepared to walk away from the process entirely.        READ MORE

Aug. 25, 2010 -In light of (or in spite of) news of the BHP Billiton hostile takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, here is a retail-based perspective on fertilizer prices, courtesy of US-based DTN/Progressive Farmer.      READ MORE

Aug. 25, 2010 -In the finale of three stories regarding the potash and fertilizer situation, this column raises a cautionary note on foreign takeovers of Canadian businesses, as well as concerns about the effect of the BHP Billiton takeover bid on a global agricultural sector that has to double food production by 2050.      READ MORE

Aug. 19, 2010 -In the second of two stories on BHP Billiton's bid to takeover Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Graham Kerr, BHP's president, says the company will base its operations in Saskatoon if it is successful with its bid.            READ MORE

Aug. 19, 2010 -In the first of two takes on BHP Belliton's takeover bid of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, it is suggested that such a takeover will mean BHP's pullout of the group that controls overseas exports of Canadian potash.           READ MORE 

Aug. 19, 2010 -A University of Guelph professor talks about the effects of global weather influences like drought and floods, coupled with an expanding middle class. That could stress the supply of grains in the world, but could also help farmers cash in at harvest time.     READ MORE