CN and CP Plans,including dedicated service for large grain shippers, aren’t enough to quell criticism from federal ag minister
UPDATED: Friday November 28, 2014 – 12:15 CST Canadian Pacific Railway has released additional information about recently implemented changes to its rail car allocation system. Officials with CP say one of the key elements of the company’s new car allocation system is a dedicated train program that allows large shippers more flexibility to control their […] Read moreNews
UPDATED: Railways install new systems for allocating grain car orders
Proposed ag legislation ‘not what farmers asked for’
Proposed ag legislation ‘not what farmers asked for’
Federal New Democrats have withdrawn support for Bill C-18. NDP agriculture critic Malcolm Allen said despite recent amendments to the Agricultural Growth Act, it still lacks clarity on key issues affecting farmers, including their ability to save and replant harvested seed without paying additional fees. Allen said in a recent interview that amendments made to […] Read moreAg notes
Bayer CropScience renovates Bayer CropScience has unveiled the improvements it made to its formulation, filling and packaging emulsifiable concentrate facility in Regina. The company spent $6.5 million to upgrade the facility with new fill and pack lines. They are designed to increase capacity, flexibility and efficiency for future growth opportunities. DUC, Lakeland team up Ducks […] Read more
WGRF research budget to hit $18 million next year
The Western Grain Research Foundation will spend $18 million next year to support field crop research that benefits western Canadian farmers. The WGRF announced its 2015 research spending plans this week, following a Nov. 19 board meeting held in Saskatoon. “WGRF is the largest producer funder of crop research in Canada,” said board chair Dave […] Read more
Yorkton crushing plant still closed
It’s been a little over a month since an explosion brought the Louis Dreyfus Commodities canola crushing plant to a standstill in Yorkton, Sask., and it’s still unclear when exactly operations will resume. Brant Randles, president of Louis Dreyfus Commodities Canada Ltd, said in October it could take three to seven weeks for operations to […] Read more
Warm fall boosts EU wheat but growth may be too fast
HAMBURG, Nov 27 (Reuters) – An exceptionally warm autumn and early winter has helped European Union wheat to develop but there is concern growth may be too fast, making plants vulnerable to frost damage. “Wheat sowings went well in most regions, so we have successfully jumped the first hurdle on the way to the 2015 […] Read more
Lethbridge feed mill to close
The New-Life Mills feed plant in Lethbridge has been purchased by Okotoks, Alta.-based Hi-Pro Feeds and will be permanently closed on Dec. 1. The purchase price was not disclosed. The New-Life plant was formerly owned by Parrish and Heimbecker, which also operates feed mills in Ontario and Saskatchewan. The mill has been operating in Lethbridge […] Read more
Plant breeders’ rights changes move to Senate
A federal bill that proposes numerous changes to Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act has passed third reading in the House of Commons. Bill C-18, the Agricultural Growth Act, was read for a third and final time in the House of Commons Nov. 24. The bill now requires Senate approval before it becomes law. Bill C-18 […] Read more
Bird flu outbreak in India caused by strain humans can contract
PARIS (Reuters) — A bird flu virus found in India this week is the H5N1 strain that can be transmitted to humans, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday. However, the organization said it was not concerned about the situation, because India had faced outbreaks of the virus before. No human case […] Read more
North West Terminal’s completes rail expansion
A $4.46 million rail expansion is complete at the North West Terminal in Unity, Sask. The company’s rail infrastructure now has access to the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway networks. Rail capacity has increased from 100 to 150 cars of grain and from 40 to 120 cars of crude oil. The company also […] Read more
