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Viterra-Bunge deal not a surprise for industry watchers
Viterra and Bunge are merging operations in a deal where Viterra shareholders are receiving $6.2 billion worth of Bunge shares…

Feeder market adds New World screwworm risk premium
Feedlots contemplate the probability of Canadian border closing to U.S. feeder cattle if parasite found in United States
Feedlots contemplate the probability of Canadian border closing to U.S. feeder cattle if parasite found in United States

Man. canola oil researcher enters agricultural hall of fame
Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame says Michael Eskin’s work on canola since its early days was integral to oilseed’s rise
Michael Eskin’s long career as a canola researcher has landed him a spot in the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. “I’ve been very lucky,” he said. “I’m originally from England, and I came to Canada in ’68, to the University of Manitoba. It was being at the right time, at the right place.” Eskin, along […] Read more
Manitoba meat plant expansion to keep more sows in Canada
The Manitoba and federal governments are investing $2.4 million in the Winkler Meats project, for new harvesting and processing equipment and a high-capacity packaging line. The province is also providing $7.8 million in loan financing and tax rebates.

Viterra-Bunge deal not a surprise for industry watchers
Viterra and Bunge are merging operations in a deal where Viterra shareholders are receiving $6.2 billion worth of Bunge shares and $2 billion of cash.