BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China has launched a decade-long plan to boost consumption of cereal grains and develop the industry through higher production standards, research and international co-operation as part of efforts to enhance food security. The 2024-35 action plan, jointly issued by the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration and other government departments, also […] Read more
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G3 expansion continues in eastern corridors
New export terminal opens at the Port of Hamilton with the ability to load lake-sized vessels or ocean haulers
One of Canada’s fastest growing grain companies has added another piece to its national network of elevators and export terminals. G3 Canada officially opened a new export terminal at the Port of Hamilton in southern Ontario last week. The 50,000 tonne facility will consist of steel storage bins and primarily handle grain and oilseed crops […] Read more
Interswitching valuable pricing tool
For Canada’s grain sector, the past three years have seen important initial results from competition at work in the movement of grain by rail. It’s all because of the government’s (temporary) provision to extend the 30 kilometre interswitching radius to 160 km, giving many normally captive shippers competitive options when ordering cars and negotiating rates. […] Read more
Former AU head assesses health of grain industry
Brian Hayward served as the chief executive officer of United Grain Growers and Agricore United in the 1990s and most of the 2000s. Hayward left the grain industry in 2007, after Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, soon to become Viterra, took over Agricore. Hayward no longer works in the executive office, but he still spends a great […] Read more
Legumex acquires new partner
Now working with Scoular | Business arrangement concerns Legumex’s canola plant in Washington
Legumex Walker has a new grain industry partner for its canola and special crops businesses. The company terminated its relationship with CHS Inc. and entered into a new arrangement with the Scoular Co., which will now buy all the seed, sell all the meal and assist with oil sales at its Pacific Coast Canola crushing […] Read more
