With rumors swirling that Viterra is potentially going to be sold to non-Canadian entity like Glencore or ADM, many Canadians are speculating that the Federal Government might intervene in the deal. This would be similar to the Potash Corp sale which was kibosh-ed by Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. If you… Read More
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After the second time in less than a week that Viterra has halted trading on the TSX, a process for the potential sale of the company has been established. The press is speculating that $16 per share is the number to get in on the action. Viterra did not mention any names in their public… Read More
John Depape, The CWB Monitor, talks to RealAgriculture.com about the potential sale of Viterra to a foreign company like Glencore. John gives his feelings on whether Viterra is a national strategic asset, whether the competition bureau has anything to say about this size of deal, and if this potential deal with Glencore makes any sense… Read More
The Canadian agricultural newswires are jumping today as Viterra’s shares were temporarily halted on the TSX due to what the company calls “expression of interest.” I have made calls around the country and two names continue to pop up. Glencore and ADM have been on the tip of everyone’s tongue all day. Many of you… Read More
With last weeks expected sale of the Viterra Livestock Division to Hi-Pro Feeds LP the feed industry in Canada has changed in Western Canada. Hi-Pro will be owned by Birch Hill Equity Partners and the employees of the company. In the press release Viterra said that the sale was initiated for strategic reasons. Viterra is… Read More
The pulse industry across Canada is looking at an aggressive growth strategy in the coming years. The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association in particular have targeted a major expansion in acres by 2025 and they’re not the only province looking to grow. Alberta as well has some very aggressive thoughts on what may happens to pulse… Read More
Wet weather hasn’t just played havoc for farmers trying to get into their fields, feedlot operators across the west are dealing with disastrous conditions in their pens. Those muddy wet, conditions impact cattle movement and gains in the yard. Producers are bedding cattle, moving cattle, or cleaning what they can in the pen… Read More
By Shaun Haney Many people in Manitoba are very excited about the possibility of the NHL returning to Winnipeg in the fall. There is very good reason to be excited and euphoric about the team that could return from Phoenix after no one ever thought that they would return. One of the concerns about the… Read More
When I knew that I had a chance to interview Mayo Schmidt I knew right a way a question that I needed to ask him. “What do you say to the people that think they have seen this story before?” The rise and fall of Sask Pool is well documented. From fish farms to… Read More
Mayo Schmidt is the CEO and President of Viterra. In 2009 Mayo Schmidt was awarded the top CEO by Canadian Business magazine. I am very grateful that Viterra granted RealAgriculture this opportunity to get up and close and personal with the man regarded as creating a Canadian based, new global player in the world of… Read More