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Slimmer harvest yields faster deliveries from railways

By GFM Network News November 24, 2015

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

Crops, Machinery

Running rights on table in CP bid for Norfolk Southern

By GFM Network News November 17, 2015

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) says it hopes to unclog one of the most infamous rail traffic bottlenecks in the U.S. with a bid to buy railway Norfolk Southern. Confirming a recent news report on its plans, CP announced Tuesday it has sent an offer letter to Virginia-based NS. The Calgary company didn’t disclose any financial […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Cereals North America: Communication key to improved grain transportation

By GFM Network News November 5, 2015

Winnipeg | CNS Canada –– Canada’s grain transportation system is running relatively smoothly for the time being, but there is still plenty of room for improvement — and better communication between participants is seen as a way to alleviate future bottlenecks. The 2013-14 crop year, with its logistical challenges and, eventually, federal government intervention, are […] Read more

Crops, Markets

CP books more grain revenue on less grain in Q3

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News October 25, 2015

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) boosted its income from Canadian grain by five per cent in its third quarter ending Sept. 30, on its way to its highest-ever Q3 gross revenue. Across all its business segments, the Calgary-based railway on Tuesday reported net income of $323 million on $1.709 billion in revenue for the quarter, down […] Read more

Torch River’s million-dollar loading facility has been running since June 2014. There are four bins, holding 14,000 bushels each.

Crops, Features, News

Torch River facility up and running

Starting short-line railways and local grain handling facilities is hard work, with a good pay-off

By Lisa Guenther July 22, 2015

Setting up a short-line railway takes a good deal of patience and determination, but Saskatchewan farmers are finding it’s a worthwhile endeavour. “I think at the end of the day this is definitely going to be well worth it to our farmers,” said Wayne Bacon, farmer and president of Northern Lights Rail. Northern Lights Rail […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Soybeans

U.S. soy shippers say rail service improved

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 4, 2015

The U.S. Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) says it’s pleased with recent improvements to rail service, and is giving especially high marks to Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). Last week, the STC and the University of Minnesota concluded the research project “2014 Harvest: Attaching a Garden Hose to a Fire Hydrant,” which was started due to U.S. […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Cost index trimmed for railways’ grain revenue cap

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News April 30, 2015

A sharper-than-expected drop in fuel costs has led federal regulators to dial back the index that decides how much money railways get to keep from hauling Prairie grain. The Canadian Transportation Agency on announced Thursday it will cut its volume-related composite price index (VRCPI) by 5.6 per cent, to 1.2517, for the 2015-16 crop year. […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Arbitrator named for CP talks with running trades

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News April 25, 2015

The federal government has named its arbitrator to settle a new contract between Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and its conductors, engineers, trainmen and yardmen. Labour Minister Kellie Leitch on Monday appointed lawyer and professional mediator George Adams as the arbitrator and mediator for talks between CP and its 3,800 unionized running trades workers, represented by […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets, Weather

CN, CP book higher grain revenues in Q1

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News April 22, 2015

A bump in gross revenue from grain handling helped to improve first-quarter results for both of Canada’s big two railways. Canadian National Railway (CN) on Monday reported overall net income of $704 million on $3.098 billion in revenue for the quarter ending March 31, up from $623 million on $2.693 billion in the year-earlier period. […] Read more

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, shown here in Winnipeg last March, won’t be extending mandatory minimum grain handles, which end Saturday. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Railways’ mandatory minimum grain handles ending

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News March 28, 2015

Canada’s big two railways can resume moving grain at their own pace as the federal government’s order in council setting mandatory minimum grain traffic quotas is set to expire unrenewed. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced the federal government won’t renew the mandatory minimums, which are due to expire Saturday. The […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Feeders set fresh highs, hogs mixed

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat, corn tick lower on continued supply pressure

AgTalk farmer mental health support platform sees partnership renewed

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U.S. livestock: Feeders set fresh highs, hogs mixed

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat, corn tick lower on continued supply pressure

AgTalk farmer mental health support platform sees partnership renewed

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Slimmer harvest yields faster deliveries from railways

Running rights on table in CP bid for Norfolk Southern

Cereals North America: Communication key to improved grain transportation

CP books more grain revenue on less grain in Q3

Torch River facility up and running

U.S. soy shippers say rail service improved

Cost index trimmed for railways’ grain revenue cap

Arbitrator named for CP talks with running trades

CN, CP book higher grain revenues in Q1

Railways’ mandatory minimum grain handles ending

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