GX94 Agriculture

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 69% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 23, a slight decline from the 70% order fulfillment performance seen in week 22. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.

This week wasn't short on stories to share. The Western Canadian Crop Production Show wrapped up for another year, as well as the Saskatchewan Crops Forum; both were in Saskatoon, and both had numerous announcements made.

The federal and Saskatchewan governments have announced a total of $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research, in addition to $5.4 million in co-funding from industry partners for a combined total of $14.8 million in 2025.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is in need of additional crop reporters for this growing season. As of November 28th, 2024, the Ministry of Ag has 209 Crop Reporters throughout the province. A map shows R.M.

The federal government has approved Bunge's acquisition of Viterra, with conditions attached.

Six individuals have been named inductees into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame on Tuesday morning by Hall of Fame President Reed Andrew during the Western Canadian Crop Production Show.

The pieces are starting to fit together as preparation continues at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, the site of the Western Canadian Crop Production Show from Tuesday through Thursday.

The much anticipated US Department of Agriculture World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates took on a bullish tone, especially for corn. In Friday's WASDE report, the US Department of Agriculture slashed corn yield estimates by 3.

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.

On the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh, 620 CKRM AgriNews Director Ryan Young, and GX94 Agriculture Director Doug Falconer: -The week got off to a hot start with Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation.