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Canadian Railways Continue to Provide Strong Grain Shipping Services

Canadian Railways Continue to Provide Strong Grain Shipping Services

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 98% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 4, an improvement from the previous week's 93% order fulfillment performance.
Over 90% of Insured Forage Rainfall Insurance Program Acres in Saskatchewan Receive Payout for 2023

Over 90% of Insured Forage Rainfall Insurance Program Acres in Saskatchewan Receive Payout for 2023

Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced a record-breaking level of payments under the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) Forage Rainfall Insurance Program.
CAFTA praises federal government for opposing Mexico's ban on biotech corn

CAFTA praises federal government for opposing Mexico's ban on biotech corn

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance is applauding the Canadian government for opposing Mexico's biotech corn ban.
US Net Farm Income Expected to Fall in 2023

US Net Farm Income Expected to Fall in 2023

For the first time in five years, the United States Department of Agriculture forecasts national net farm income will fall nearly 23% in 2023, coming down from a record high in 2022.
Russia and Turkey to Discuss Resumption of Black Sea Grain Deal

Russia and Turkey to Discuss Resumption of Black Sea Grain Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. The meeting will primarily discuss Black Sea grain exports. U.N.
Grain Ships Leave Ukraine

Grain Ships Leave Ukraine

Two cargo vessels have left a port near Odesa, Ukraine, the third and fourth to transit from deep-water Ukrainian ports through the Black Sea since Russia withdrew from a safe-passage deal for grain ships.
Black Sea Grain Deal Discussed

Black Sea Grain Deal Discussed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart will discuss a proposal by Moscow for an alternative to the Black Sea grain deal when they meet this week.
Durum Prices Continue to Rise

Durum Prices Continue to Rise

Pasta lovers must brace to pay even higher prices for their favorite dish, as drought in Canada and bad weather in Europe damages crops of durum wheat and reduces supplies available to flour millers and food companies.
US Soybean Crop in Heat Stress

US Soybean Crop in Heat Stress

Prolonged drought and record heat are threatening soybean yields in several key growing states across the Midwest US.
Saskatchewan Harvest 33 percent complete: Crop Report

Saskatchewan Harvest 33 percent complete: Crop Report

We're a third of the way through harvest. The Saskatchewan Crop Report says 33 percent has been combined, up from 21 percent last week, and ahead of the 5-year average of 23 percent as well as the 10-year average of 20 percent.