November 8, 2010
What has the most recent ten year USDA October to November WASDE yield per acre history shown for corn, soybeans and wheat?This year's harvest pace has been excellent, is there a similar year?How will this impact producer and end user prices?
BHP Bid For PotashCorp Stopped As No Net Benefit To Canada
November 3, 2010
Ottawa will not approve PotashCorp takeover - CTV News | www.ctv.ca
In one of the most watched and the largest takeover bids in Canada history and the fertilizer world, the Industry Minister Tony Clement has announced that there he sees no net benefit to Canada by the proposed bid. BHP has 30 days to resubmit it's proposal either changing it or shedding additional light on why it benefits Canada. This opens up the door for others who have been working on white knight are alternative bids.
Pacific Island Fisheries Face Collapse
October 28, 2010
Pacific fisheries face collapse by 2035: study | fis.com
A new report, published by the Noumea-based Secretariat of the Pacific Community warns of a Pacific Ocean fisheries collapse that would be devastating to commercial fisheries in the region and have an impact worldwide.
The salmon GMO debate highlights opponents’ hypocrisy
October 28, 2010
Is Genetically Altered Fish OK? FDA to Decide | abcnews.go.com
The development of a faster-growing Atlantic salmon has the potential to revolutionize the salmon aquaculture industry. One hitch--the new fish is a genetically modified organism (GMO). Opponents fear genetic and ecological armageddon, but their fears are baseless and not supported by science.
October 27, 2010
Most Grains Futures Rise; Livestock Trade Mixed | abcnews.go.com
USDA released its initial winter wheat conditions 10/25/2010 and MGEX has provided harvest conditions and yield history for you. Watch the futures and spreads.
The New Salmon Run, In the Test Tube
October 21, 2010
FDA refuses to require labeling of genetically modified salmon | info-wars.org
Salmon as a GMO, how does one decide if it is safe to eat, safe for the environment and safe for other salmon. We could listen to the manufacturer, but really they are trying to sell the fish, and much more. How about the FDA, even they retuse to rule on this.
Look to the Southern Hemisphere
October 20, 2010
Even though the futures trade may look at Brazil to corn and soybean plantings, look at Australia and Argentina as they are ib a key wheat production phase.
Sobeys And The Seafood Sustainability Issue
October 14, 2010
Sobeys Inc. Commits to Seafood Sustainability: "Fix the Worst First" | www.marketwatch.com
As a great follow up to recent comments on tuna, look what happens, "fix the worst first" appears, what a concept. The sustainability issue in seafood is front and center in many consumers minds. And some of the retailers are indeed paying attention. Sobeys is attempting to solve one of the big questions we all face, who do you trust and believe in of the multitude of certifying agencies, as well as what species needs the most attention.
Several Surprises Within the Starches via Oct 2010 WASDE:
October 13, 2010
Record grain stocks, scarcity coexist on rigid distribution norms | economictimes.indiatimes.com
Corn's days cushion is at record level lows. Wheat has a decline of 50 days. Rice production is down.
Blue Fin Tuna, BP's Expanding Environmental Portfolio, And Sustainability
October 13, 2010
NMFS to decide whether to give bluefin endangered status | fis.com
It has yet to be confirmed, but here is another potential "feather" in BP's ever expanding environmental portfolio. The article also adds confusion to the debate. BP certainly did not "over fish" the species, but has it added the final blow?
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