CN moved a record volume of grain in the crop year that just ended, while CPKC moved the most since 2021-22. But the WGEA said it wasn’t moved at the right time.
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Grain movement booms; timeliness a concern
CN sets record and CPKC has big year, but shippers say weekly rail car order fulfilment was disappointing
China slaps anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola
China on Tuesday announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports, a fresh escalation in the year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August.
Canola Council of Canada’s field agronomy program mourned
Canola council’s field agronomy program was seen as important to the agriculture sector
The Canola Council of Canada recently issued a news release announcing a new strategic framework with three core priorities, ending its field agronomy program.
Gene editing a better canola plant without sacrificing oilseed quality
Canola gene editing project taps maize genetics for a more robust, higher yielding plant
University of Guelph researchers are developing a more robust, transgenic canola plant that produces bigger stems and increased biomass without impacting oilseed quality.
Above average temperatures expected
July was a cooler than average month right across the Prairies, with most places coming in just slightly below average.
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada appoint policy lead
FVGC announces Erik Nielsen will step into the newly-created role of Director of Policy, Research, and Public Affairs
Trump urges China to quadruple soybean orders
Analysts say quadrupling soybean orders is ‘highly unlikely’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged China to quadruple its soybean purchases ahead of a key tariff truce deadline, sending Chicago soybean prices higher, though analysts were quick to question the feasibility of any such deal.
Open Farms Days shows urban Albertans where food comes from
More than 150 agriculture producers to showcase their operations during the two-day event
Open Farms Days giving new perspectives to Albertans about agriculture
Wheat losses expected
Market analyst says spring wheat isn’t a ‘money-making thing’ under current prices
many farmers won’t make a profit growing spring wheat this year, but there should be good demand for high protein, high quality wheat.
Canadian canola sector happy with U.S. bill
COPA is thrilled with changes to 45Z, but not so much with EPA proposal.
