Canada's new national soy industry body has gone to Canada's other national oilseed industry body for its new chief executive. Soy Canada, which set up shop last month in Ottawa as a new Canada-wide organization representing the soybean value chain, on Monday appointed Jim Everson, vice-president of government relations for the Canola Council of Canada,[...]
Winter comes early to Alta., crop downgrades likely
CNS Canada -- There may technically still be two more weeks of summer on the calendar, but winter weather has hit Alberta already and is raising quality concerns for unharvested crops in the province. Widespread snowfall and temperatures near the freezing mark were being reported Monday across the province. The winter weather is expected to[...]
California plan for water tunnels violates environmental rules: EPA
Reuters -- A California plan to bore two massive water tunnels under the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta hit a barrier this week when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said the plan could violate the federal Clean Water Act and further degrade the delta's ecosystem. The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for[...]
Lawmakers in drought-hit California agree on water plan
Sacramento | Reuters -- California Governor Jerry Brown approved on Wednesday a US$7.6 billion plan to improve water supplies in the drought-stricken state that will be put before voters in November, ending a year of political wrangling over the measure. California is in the throes of a devastating multi-year drought that is expected to cost[...]
Peace River area expected to produce below-average crop
CNS Canada -- The Peace River region in northern Alberta is expected to produce a below-average crop this year because of dry weather in the area, according to a crop specialist. The soil is in need of some moisture in the area, especially in mid-July, as it is a crucial period for crop development, Harry Brook,[...]
Seeding nearing completion in Alberta
CNS Canada -- Seeding in Alberta is nearing completion, with about 90 per cent of the crop reported in the ground as of Friday, despite the southern part of the province starting about two weeks later than normal. "Although it was a late start to the year, we had really good conditions for people to[...]
Snowfall aids spring seeding outlook across West
CNS Canada -- Above-normal snowfall in central and northern growing areas of Western Canada should help improve moisture levels ahead of spring seeding, according to CWB's crop and weather specialist. Snowcover was sorely needed because a lack of rain last fall, especially in the north, helped create dry areas that drew moisture from the soil[...]
Railways step up service as Ottawa eyes tackling grain backlog
Winnipeg | Reuters -- Canada's two big railways are stepping up service to reduce a backlog of grain shipments that have delayed exports and pushed oat prices to record highs, but the Canadian government said it may still step in with new regulations. Record crops of wheat and canola, along with frigid weather, overwhelmed Canadian[...]
Grainworld: Durum export outlook positive for 2014-15
Winnipeg | CNS Canada -- Because of the large durum crop grown in Canada in 2013-14, the country needs to gain a higher percentage of global durum trade to alleviate some of the pressures of having huge supplies, the Wild Oats Grainworld conference was told here Monday. "And I don't think it's going to be[...]
Campari makes play in Canadian whisky
Staking a claim in the smoking-hot Canadian whisky market, Italian beverage giant Campari is poised to snap up what's billed as the only independent whisky maker in Ontario. Gruppo Campari on Wednesday announced a cash deal to buy full ownership of Forty Creek Distillery of Grimsby, Ont. for $185.6 million. Milan-based Campari said Forty Creek,[...]
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