The Canadian Transportation Agency says the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway exceeded its maximum grain revenue entitlement for the 2024-25 crop year. The agency published its annual rail revenue determinations on Dec. 19: Canadian National's grain revenue of $1,454,604,793 was $5,913,453 below its entitlement of $1,460,518,246. CPKC's grain revenue of $1,066,938,687 was $2,660,250 above... Read More
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In the final Beef Market Update of 2025, the market reflects a seasonally quieter tone as U.S. packers pull back after buying volumes at higher prices. Live trade remains steady at $228 in the north and $357 dressed, while choice cut-out dipped 85 cents to $357.25. Market expectations are set on the December 1 U.S.... Read More
SaskCrops and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, in partnership with RealAgriculture, hosted a webinar this week focused on the possibility and impact of a grain export reporting program for Canada. Hosted by RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and featuring Mark Hemmes, Marlene Boersch, and Jeremy Welter, listeners will get a deep-dive into grain export transparency, how... Read More
A New Year usually feels very hopeful: unspoiled, full of potential, ready to be made into whatever it is you're planning for. If you've seen the meme, many of us are not interested in a fresh new 2026, instead we'd prefer maybe a slightly used 2010 or a 1997, if it's been well taken care... Read More
A B.C. Supreme Court decision has raised alarm bells among private landowners, ranchers, and lenders, following a ruling that grants Aboriginal title over 700 acres in the City of Richmond, title that supersedes simple title (fee simple) ownership. For ranchers and others across the province, the implications of this legal precedent are anything but local... Read More
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has entered into a deal to purchase GrainsConnect Canada. GrainsConnect — a 50/50 joint venture between Australia's GrainCorp and Japanese agricultural co-op Zen-Noh — owns four modern grain elevators in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as shared ownership together with P&H of the Fraser Grain Terminal at the Port of... Read More
It’s the second-last Word of 2025, and Wheat Pete is diving into resistance risks, fertilizer economics, and the big agronomic takeaways from recent conferences. From septoria strains in the UK to corn-on-corn nitrogen credits, there’s no shortage of head-turning info this week — plus a reminder to challenge long-held practices (like plowing down red clover).... Read More
Ford Motor Company has outlined changes to its electrification strategy that include a reconfiguration of the F-150 Lightning as part of a broader focus on trucks, hybrids, batteries and more affordable electric vehicles, the company says. In a recent update, Ford said the next generation of the F-150 Lightning will move away from a fully... Read More
The Manitoba government has committed an additional $10.5 million in funding for Cereals Canada's proposed Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) facility in downtown Winnipeg. The new facility that would serve as a hub for grain industry technical research and market development is expected to cost around $102 million. The commitment announced by Premier Wab Kinew... Read More
Peavey Mart is beginning to re-establish its footprint in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as recently reopened stores draw strong customer response and additional locations are confirmed for the next phase. Four Alberta locations reopened in early December, with Lacombe and Camrose welcoming customers on December 2, followed by Westlock and Spruce Grove on December 4. The... Read More