Sask. municipalities sign deal with Arctic Gateway Group to connect Tisdale to the arctic port
WINNIPEG — Leaders in Tisdale, Sask., are hoping to increase rail traffic between the Port of Churchill and northeastern Saskatchewan. On Sept. 27, Invest Tisdale announced a partnership with Arctic Gateway Group — which owns the Port of Churchill and the rail line to the port – that will promote “two-way rail traffic” and boost […] Read moreTag Archives grain handling — page 4
Vancouver grain workers reach tentative deal to end strike
Workers at six grain terminals in the Port of Vancouver have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike potentially impacting exports from the world’s top canola and number three wheat exporter during the harvesting period. The Grain Workers Union and the Vancouver Terminal Elevators’ Association reached the tentative agreement to get Canada’s harvest to market, […] Read more
Port of Vancouver elevator strike will have ‘devastating impact’ on farmers say Grain Growers
Glacier FarmMedia – An impending strike of grain terminal workers at the Port of Vancouver will have a devastating impact on Prairie farmers who are in the midst of harvest says Grain Growers of Canada. On Sept. 21, Grain Workers Union Local 333 issued a 72-hour strike notice to terminal operators represented by the Vancouver […] Read more
Speed vs. quality at harvest time
Harvest time always brings the urgency of getting the crop off the fields as fast as possible, but that need for speed must be balanced with the need to avoid damage. Research at North Dakota State University looked at the issue, beginning with dry beans because their value is particularly vulnerable to issues such as […] Read more
How to reduce grain handling and storage hazards
Handling and storing grain are dangerous tasks that expose farmers to numerous hazards. Power take-off (PTO) entanglements and suffocation from grain engulfment or entrapment are two of the most common incidents involving grain. To reduce safety risks, farmers should prepare grain bins ahead of harvest. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) recommends removing garbage and […] Read more
Changing the grain-handling game
How evolving demands around product quality, efficiencies and labour are influencing growers’ decisions on grain-handling systems
Western Canadian growers are rethinking their approaches to grain-handling systems, driven by the need to not only protect their harvests from damage during transport, but also to enhance overall productivity and sustainability on the farm. Industry experts say they’re witnessing an increasing number of growers who have come to the crossroads of their existing systems, […] Read more
Rail lockout will roil North American supply chains
OTTAWA (Reuters) — Canada’s two main railways locked out around 10,000 of their Canadian unionized workers early today, starting an unprecedented simultaneous work stoppage that will grind almost all railway freight movement in the country to a halt. How integrated are the rail networks across North America? Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City […] Read more
WP rail labour dispute coverage
Below are links to all our recent coverage of the rail stoppage that will harshly impact the ag industry. The most-recent stories will be posted at the top. Please check back often as this page will be constantly updated until this issue is resolved. Posted Wednesday September 4, 2024: Damage assessed as railways resume operations […] Read more
Shippers fear rail stoppage ‘catastrophe’
OTTAWA (Reuters) — North American industry groups and shippers are bracing for an unprecedented simultaneous stoppage at both of Canada’s main railways that could inflict billions of dollars’ worth of economic damage. Canada is the world’s second-largest country by area and relies heavily on trains to transport grain, automobiles, potash, coal and other goods. “It’s […] Read more
Farm growth pushes farmers to bring grain handling and conditioning home
Glacier FarmMedia – Consolidation and bigger yields have increased Prairie farm size, but this growth is up against the usual hurdles of limited skilled labour and uncertain harvest weather. For Paul Brisebois, getting the crop safely off the field and into the bin boils down to two words: capacity and efficiency. “What we’ve seen through […] Read more
