BUSINESS

Taxes and red tape stunt agriculture's growth

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

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Mid-year report shows bright outlook for ag sector

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

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There's a new world order in food

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

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Demand for 2010 expected to be strong

Aug. 17, 2010 -The United States Department of Agriculture's August report suggests world production favours US wheat growers (although this article cautions against runaway expectations on wheat(http://www.dtnprogressivefarmer.com/dtnag/common/link.do?symbolicName=/free/news/template1&product=/ag/news/bestofdtnpf&vendorReference=b88006fa-b53c-4980-88e5-e3a4e3a4d33e__1281529018548&paneContentId=3030&paneParentId=0) Consumption of corn is forecast to reach a record level of 13.5 billion bushels.                    READ MORE

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China's Agriculture Bank completes world's largest IPO

Aug. 17, 2010 -Despite failing to attract a strong response from investors, the Agricultural Bank of China recently raised a world record $22.1(US) billion, in its intial public offering.              READ MORE

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Canadian Ag Minister and US Secretary conclude meetings

Aug. 12, 2010 -In a meeting to address collaboration and the promotion of free trade of agricultural products between Canada and the US, federal Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz and US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack met to discuss several topics, including the establishment of a high-level working group to advance a science-based approach to trade.  READ MORE

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US corn yields enough to meet demand

Aug. 12, 2010 -United States Department of Agriculture estimates released today are forecasting a two percent increase on 2009's production, which would make it another record harvest, this one set at 13.37 billion bushels, with little concern about meeting demand for food, feed and  fuel.      

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China: expanding opportunities and challenges
As Canadian agriculture continues to develop new markets, China’s expanding economy and desire to increase its own food production presents a complex mix of challenges and opportunities.

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What did 2009 teach growers about winter wheat?
In the spring of 2009, the prospects for Ontario’s winter wheat crop looked dismal. Yet yields in most areas turned out to be quite good.

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Russia to halt grain exports

Aug. 5, 2010 -Hot on the heels of one story of Prairie rains and Russian drought inflating wheat prices and sparking a food crisis, comes news that Russia will temporarily cut its grain exports, starting August 15th.   READ MORE

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