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Global GMO area dips in 2015 in first-ever decline

Apr. 13, 2016 at 7:29 pm CDT

Reuters — The world scaled back biotech crop planting for the first time ever in 2015, led by a decline in the U.S., which has fuelled rapid expansion of genetically modified crops since their commercial launch two decades ago, according to an annual report released Wednesday. The decline was blamed […]

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn may be nearing highs

Apr. 13, 2016 at 6:59 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

U.S. grains: Corn jumps three per cent, most in seven months

Apr. 13, 2016 at 6:40 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. livestock: Fund selloff extends CME live cattle losses

Apr. 13, 2016 at 6:30 pm CDT

By Theopolis Waters

Oklahoma senators seek tougher cattle rustling penalties

Apr. 12, 2016 at 8:13 pm CDT

By Heide Brandes

Germany backs EU plan to approve glyphosate

Apr. 12, 2016 at 8:00 pm CDT

Berlin | Reuters –– Germany plans to back an European Union proposal that would allow the continued use of glyphosate in herbicides, according to a letter from the agriculture ministry. Glyphosate is used in many herbicides including Monsanto’s Roundup, but has provoked a dispute between EU and U.N. agencies over […]

By Reuters

Bayer to consider shedding animal health unit

Apr. 12, 2016 at 7:50 pm CDT

Leverkusen, Germany | Reuters –– Bayer might look into selling its animal health division if it continues to struggle to find takeover targets for the business, the German drugmaker’s incoming chief executive said. “Animal Health is a business that we have been trying for many years to strengthen strategically, that […]

By Ludwig Burger

U.S. grains: Soybeans set eight-month highs in comeback rally

Apr. 12, 2016 at 6:56 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain futures jumped on short-covering and technical buying on Tuesday, with soybeans closing at eight-month highs after a see-saw session. Heavy buying by commodity investors helped drive the gains, with funds snapping up an estimated 15,000 soybean contracts and 20,000 corn contracts at the Chicago […]

By Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Technical selling sends CME live cattle lower

Apr. 12, 2016 at 6:49 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures extended Monday’s losses into Tuesday on more profit-taking and technical selling, traders said. April live cattle ended 0.55 cent/lb. lower at 133.525 cents, and beneath the 100-day moving average of 133.68 cents (all figures US$). June closed 0.375 cent lower […]

By Theopolis Waters

EU food safety experts warn on crop insecticide

Apr. 12, 2016 at 4:13 pm CDT

Brussels | Reuters –– Dimethoate, an insecticide widely used to protect crops such as cherries, could be harmful to humans, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which advises EU policymakers, said Tuesday. The report follows a request from France, which is calling for a Europe-wide ban of the substance made […]

By Reuters