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Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers acquired by Steffes Auctioneers

Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers acquired by Steffes Auctioneers

Oct 21, 2024

Tisdale-based Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers has been acquired by Fargo, North Dakota-based Steffes Auctioneers. The announcement was made Friday morning. Both Schapansky Auctioneers and Steffes deal with farmland, farm equipment, and farm real estate. Starting in 1960, Steffes has locations in…

CGC won’t increase fees, will consult stakeholders in future fee-related decisions

CGC won’t increase fees, will consult stakeholders in future fee-related decisions

Oct 21, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission has decided to not increase fees for the next three years. David Hunt, the Commissioner of the CGC, says their decision follows a review of their fee structure, conducted every three years. “We found that the…

Canada’s Two Major Railways Continue to Struggle With Grain Deliveries: Ag Transport Coalition

Canada’s Two Major Railways Continue to Struggle With Grain Deliveries: Ag Transport Coalition

Oct 21, 2024

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 79% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 10, a slight deterioration from the 80% order fulfillment performance seen in week 9.  In supplying 85% of cars ordered by shippers in week 10,…

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Protein Industries Canada trying something new in latest call for projects

Oct 21, 2024

Regina-based Protein Industries Canada is looking for companies that can blend pulses and cereals to create new food products and ingredients. Lisa Campbell, Senior Director of Programs at Protein Industries Canada, says the purpose of the call for Expression of…

Combine Harvester on Soybean Field

Manitoba Harvest Over 90% Complete: Crop Report

Oct 17, 2024

Canola harvest is nearing completion and is estimated to be 98% complete across the province. Soybean harvest progressed rapidly throughout the week, with 93% estimated as complete across the province. Flax harvest is complete in the Central and Eastern regions,…