Canada Grains Council welcomes CUSMA panel ruling in U.S.-Mexico dispute over genetically-modified corn
The Canada Grains Council is glad the CUSMA dispute settlement panel ruled in favour of the U.S. regarding imports of genetically modified corn into Mexico. In February of 2023, Mexico instituted a ban on imports of dough and tortillas made…
Autonomous Equipment from John Deere designed to address labour shortage, increase productivity
John Deere unveiled its next generation of autonomous agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping equipment Tuesday at the massive Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Illinois based company revealed the second generation of its autonomy kit, which combines advanced computer…
December was a “roller-coaster” month for weather
Weather in the last month of 2024 for Saskatchewan brought a mixture of freezing rain and snow as well as cold and warm temperatures. Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says December started colder than normal before warm Pacific air came…
Major Canadian Railways Improve Grain Delivery Service in Week 21: Ag Transport Coalition
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 76% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 21, a notable improvement from the 64% order fulfillment performance seen in week 20. That’s according to the Ag Transport Coalition. In supplying 67% of…
Farm groups processing Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation announcement
Farm groups are digesting an announcement made Monday morning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said he is resigning as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Prime Minister, once the party selects its next leader. Speaking in front…