Practical Production Tips & Agricultural News - Grainews
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Daily News from Glacier Farm Media Network - Grainews
WEBWorkers at six grain terminals in the Canadian port of Vancouver have reached a tentative deal on September 27, ending a strike potentially impacting exports from the world's top canola and number three wheat exporter during the harvesting period.
News & Production Tips - Grainews
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Unifor said on Monday it has initiated labor negotiations with Canadian National Railway, representing more than 3,600 workers. The union said its bargaining priorities include an improvement in wages, addressing concerns about the pension plan and job security for its members.
Livestock & Production Tips - Grainews
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Strength in the deferred live cattle futures has spilt over into the feeder complex. Alberta and Saskatchewan placements in the lighter weight categories are down from year-ago levels which is resulting in stronger Alberta …
Crops & Production Tips - Grainews
WEBSep 18, 2024 · With the cost of hybrid canola seed being the No. 1 expense in producing the oilseed crop, Prairie farmers can have confidence knowing each of the 4.25 million canola seeds in a 50-pound bag was produced with care and attention to quality control.
Markets & Production Tips - Grainews
WEBSep 16, 2024 · By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed modestly higher on Friday, partially recovering losses incurred yesterday with all contracts finishing the …
Biologicals & Production Tips - Grainews
WEB2 days ago · Grainews provides farmers information about Biologicals and practical production tips that they use to get on with the day-to-day business of farming.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Strong gains for red spring varieties
WEB1 day ago · Spring wheat cash prices posted double-digit increases for the week ended Oct. 3, while durum bids were up much more modestly. The main driver in wheat’s gains was the ongoing drought in Russia and other areas of the Black Sea region with expectations of reduced production. Additional support came ...
Farm Life & Production Tips - Grainews
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Grainews provides farmers information about Farm Life and practical production tips that they use to get on with the day-to-day business of farming.
Alberta harvest well ahead of five-year average - Grainews
WEB1 day ago · Harvest progress in Alberta reached 85 per cent complete as of Oct. 1, progressing 11 points on the week, the latest provincial crop report said. Although rain and cooler evening temperatures hampered further combining, the harvest stood 12 points ahead of the five-year average. The province’s ...