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It appears the recent trade tensions between the U.S. and China are delaying the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra.

China has not yet approved the $34 billion merger between the two ag giants. 

The deal has received antitrust clearance from the European Union and Canada, but the transaction remains stalled in China
 due to what many people say is a result of trade tensions between the United States and China.

The merger was originally announced in 2023. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared a primary control zone for avian influenza in Manitoba.

The CFIA says it has declared the Rural Municipality of Boissevain-Morton a primary control zone.

The status means that specific measures are being implemented to prevent the spread of the disease through movement restrictions and permits.

To date, 17 premises in Canada have been identified as being infected with AI, including two in Manitoba, three in Saskatchewan and one in Manitoba.

The Wadena Fire Department was kept busy on a windy Thursday, May 8 with grass and brush fires, one of which threatened multiple dwellings. 

At 3:56 pm, the Department was called to a field / bush fire 12km south of Wadena on Highway 35. The fire, originally reported as a grass fire, spread to nearby brush and into a field. High winds complicated a quick knock down; farmer tillage aided in suppression. The fire originated under a power line, but the cause remains undetermined. A bush truck, crew truck, a 6x6 utility and 7 members responded. Back in service at 6:00 pm

The government isn’t thought to be in a hurry to impose a large duty on yellow peas as it takes steps to reduce food inflation.

India’s pulse trade is pushing for the government to implement a large tariff on imported yellow peas.

Bimal Kothari, chair of the India Pulses and Grains Association, recently told the Hindu Businessline that he wants to see a 50 per cent import duty on the crop to ensure the landed price is equivalent to the government’s minimum support price for desi chickpeas.

The Canola Council of Canada's 2024 grower survey asked growers to identify the diseases, weeds, and insects posing the greatest economic risk to the crop. Flea beetles topped the list once again, maintaining their position from the 2022 and 2020 surveys.

Name That Tune had more of a rock feel today.

Presley was the second to text in and had a chance to play because our first texter couldn't take the call. Presley risked it and won the $50.00 gift card to Humboldt Sobeys. 

Listen to our conversation below. 

You could be next to play tune in Friday mornings to hear the song of the day.

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture has released its first crop report of the season. So far, 18 per cent of the provincial crop is now in the ground. That’s ahead of the five-year average (2020-2024) of 10 per cent and the 10-year average (2015-2024) of 12 per cent. 

Crop Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says farmers are making good progress. 

Special reminder: There will be an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday, May 10 at 1:30pm. Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett will be at the Gallery to discuss her artwork. This event is free and everyone is welcome. 

Vibrant statements of colour accomplished with time honoured techniques and modern ‘pixel-art’ sensibilities – that's what awaits visitors to the Humboldt and District Gallery.  

SaskPower announces a planned power outage on Monday, May 12 10:00am to 1:00pm affecting all customers in Peterson & surrounding rurals from northeast of Meacham past Peterson.

The outage is planned to support system maintenance. SaskPower thanks customers for their cooperation and understanding.

The Horizon School Division welcomes Dr. Sarah Aiono, a highly recognized New Zealand educator with a distinguished background of study, research and practice. She will be speaking to the Horizon School Division principals' group and will then present to the public on Monday, May 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Horizon School Division offices.