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Slight Improvement in Grain Deliveries in Week 36 for Canada’s Two Major Railways: Ag Transport Coalition

Slight Improvement in Grain Deliveries in Week 36 for Canada’s Two Major Railways: Ag Transport Coalition

Apr 21, 2025

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 62% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 36, representing modest improvement from the 61% order fulfillment performance seen in week 35.  The Ag Transport Coalition says this represents the first time in…

Agricultural Water Management Fund accepting applications

Agricultural Water Management Fund accepting applications

Apr 21, 2025

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is now accepting applications for its the Agricultural Water Management Fund. The Fund helps producers and municipal governments with water management projects “that support environmental stewardship and agricultural growth in Saskatchewan”, says a news release…

FCC compares farmland rental rates by province

FCC compares farmland rental rates by province

Apr 21, 2025

What are guys paying for cash rent in your area? The just-released farmland rental rate report from Farm Credit Canada sheds a bit of light on the question.  Cash rental rates for farmland are something of a black box. No…

A freight train travels through a forested area in Burnaby, BC during winter.

Canada’s Two Major Railways See Slight Improvement in Grain Deliveries in Week 35: Ag Transport Coalition

Apr 14, 2025

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 62% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 35 representing a notable improvement from the 50% order fulfillment performance seen in week 34.  This represents the best performance seen on a system basis…

Manitoba Government Makes $13-Million Investment in Downtown Agriculture Exchange

Manitoba Government Makes $13-Million Investment in Downtown Agriculture Exchange

Apr 10, 2025

The Manitoba government is investing $13 million for Cereals Canada to develop the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate), a world-class centre in downtown Winnipeg that will support grain producers and processors in their ongoing efforts to establish new international trading…