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Canada's Two Major Railways Continued to Struggle with Grain Deliveries in Week 34

Canada's Two Major Railways Continued to Struggle with Grain Deliveries in Week 34

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 50% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 34, representing a slight decline from the 52% order fulfillment performance seen in week 33.
Spring Runoff Underway in Parts of Saskatchewan

Spring Runoff Underway in Parts of Saskatchewan

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is updating its spring runoff forecast. Runoff is well underway across most of the southwestern and the southern areas of Saskatchewan.
Manitoba Government Providing $150 Million for Agricultural Producers

Manitoba Government Providing $150 Million for Agricultural Producers

The Manitoba government will provide farmers and producers with more than $150 million in supports, including $10 million to match federal AgriStability funding, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.
Canada's Two Major Railways Continued to Struggle Meeting Grain Delivery Demand in Week 33: Ag Transport Coalition

Canada's Two Major Railways Continued to Struggle Meeting Grain Delivery Demand in Week 33: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 52% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 33, representing a slight decline from the 56% order fulfillment performance seen in week 32.
SaskAgToday Roundtable: Takeaways from the Provincial Budget and Canada's Farm Show

SaskAgToday Roundtable: Takeaways from the Provincial Budget and Canada's Farm Show

Canada's Farm Show in Regina wrapped up for another year and from the sounds of it, was an improvement from last year. 620 CKRM Agri-News Director Ryan Young shares his point-of-view from the three-day event.
Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 24

Closing Grain Prices Monday, March 24

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 232.54 Canola: 536.45 (up 6.10) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 731.04 Lentils: 715.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 352.29 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 282.
Agri-Stability changes designed to support farmers from tariffs, but some call for immediate support

Agri-Stability changes designed to support farmers from tariffs, but some call for immediate support

Less than 24 hours prior to Sunday's election call, the federal government announced changes for Agri-Stability.
Canada's Two Major Railways Still Struggling to Meet Grain Delivery Requests: Ag Transport Coalition

Canada's Two Major Railways Still Struggling to Meet Grain Delivery Requests: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 56% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 32, representing a slight decline from the 58% order fulfillment performance seen in week 31.
Flax is the bright spot in new crop price projections

Flax is the bright spot in new crop price projections

Each month, the Market Analysis Group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada releases an Outlook for Principal Field Crops. The March report contains some major changes on price predictions.
Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 24

Opening Grain Prices Monday, March 24

Durum: 336.80 Feed Barley: 232.54 Canola: 530.35 (up 4.40) Chickpeas: 837.75 Flax: 731.04 Lentils: 715.50 Oats: 233.00 Yellow Peas: 352.29 Feed Wheat: 203.15 1 Red Spring Wheat: 282.29 (down 5.