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Low ocean freight rates likely to stick around

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 26, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes CNS Canada –– Ocean freight rates are at some of their lowest levels ever and will likely stay that way for at least the next two years, according to an industry analyst. “We’re near hitting bottom, but just because we hit bottom it doesn’t mean we won’t scrape along it for awhile,” said Jay O’Neil, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

No fallout seen for Enlist Duo in Canada from U.S. action

By Country Guide Staff November 26, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes The company behind Enlist corn and soybeans and Enlist Duo herbicide expects business as usual for the products in Canada, while the herbicide runs up against a new regulatory hurdle in the U.S. According to the Reuters news service, the U.S. federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a request late Tuesday with the U.S. Court […] Read more

4-H Canada CEO Shannon Benner announces $600,000 in funding for scholarship and farm safety programs, in partnership with CN. (Lisa Guenther photo)

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Railway funds to deliver safety, leadership programs

By Lisa Guenther November 25, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes 4-H Canada is set to launch a new youth leadership program, along with a farm safety fund, thanks to a $600,000 contribution from Canadian National Railway (CN). Executives at 4-H and CN unveiled the 4-H Canada Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (LEAD) at Canadian Western Agribition on Wednesday morning. Each year LEAD will award four […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Reuters

U.S. EPA asks court to pull registration for Enlist Duo

By Karl Plume November 25, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes UPDATED, Nov. 25, 2015 — Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking court approval to withdraw registration of Dow AgroSciences’ herbicide Enlist Duo, as the agency studies new information regarding the product’s impact on non-target plants, according to court documents filed late Tuesday. The EPA approved the herbicide for sale […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle pressure feeder market

By Jerry Klassen November 24, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Alan Paton stated when men are ruled by fear, they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it. The feeder cattle market is contending with a negative round of feeding margins over the next few months, which continues to result in weaker values. Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were generally $3 to $8 […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Slimmer harvest yields faster deliveries from railways

By Jade Markus November 24, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada –– A year ago, Western Canada’s shortline railways were struggling to meet commitments, but this year’s smaller grain production has reduced the stress on rail transporters. “There’s no shortage of cars, and there’s no problems in shipping,” said Sheldon Affleck, president of Regina-based shortline Big Sky Rail. A year ago, rail companies struggled […] Read more

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Nufarm to shut Calgary herbicide plant

By Country Guide Staff November 24, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Crop chemical manufacturer Nufarm plans to make its North American business more “cost-effective” by shutting its plant in Calgary and shipping the production work to Chicago. The “rationalization” in Calgary, expected to be complete by next fall, “will allow us to increase flexibility, reduce complexity and more efficiently utilize our facilities,” Nufarm manufacturing group executive Elbert […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Canpotex sees terminal expansion decision late next year

By Rod Nickel November 23, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Winnipeg | Reuters — The new chief executive of Canpotex expects the Canadian potash trader to decide around late 2016 where to expand West Coast terminal capacity, a move that could give it a faster route to Chinese buyers in a highly competitive market. Options include building a $775 million terminal at Prince Rupert, B.C., […] Read more

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Quebec heading toward neonic limits on crops

By Dave Bedard November 23, 2015

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Quebec government is preparing consultations ahead of a wide legislative swath through the province’s pesticide sector, to limit farmers’ use of neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments and certain other pesticides. Environment Minister David Heurtel on Sunday released the province’s pesticide strategy for 2015 to 2018, mapping out the Couillard government’s plans in those years to […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Weather

Manitoba pledges more law on nutrient loading

By Country Guide Staff November 21, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes More legislation to cut nutrient loading into Lake Winnipeg and other water bodies is among the shorter-term commitments in the Manitoba government’s latest throne speech. In the speech, which Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon delivered Monday, Premier Greg Selinger pledges to “work with all partners to reduce nutrient loading” in Lake Winnipeg and work to prevent further spread of […] Read more

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Barley

Low ocean freight rates likely to stick around

No fallout seen for Enlist Duo in Canada from U.S. action

Railway funds to deliver safety, leadership programs

U.S. EPA asks court to pull registration for Enlist Duo

Klassen: Weaker fed cattle pressure feeder market

Slimmer harvest yields faster deliveries from railways

Nufarm to shut Calgary herbicide plant

Canpotex sees terminal expansion decision late next year

Quebec heading toward neonic limits on crops

Manitoba pledges more law on nutrient loading

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