CKRM Agriculture

Research project aims to “close carbon loop” with copper

Research project aims to “close carbon loop” with copper

Jul 23, 2024 | 3:13pm
McGill University researchers, with help from the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan, discovered a new way to turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into methane and continuously use it as an energy source. Methane is produced in different ways, from burning of fossil fuels, to livestock and other agricultural practices, which can then introduce […]
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, July 23

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, July 23

Jul 23, 2024 | 1:10pm
Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                 221.57  Canola                        620.82 (up 70 cents) Chickpeas                   925.94  Flax            […]
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, July 23

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, July 23

Jul 23, 2024 | 9:38am
Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                 221.57 (up 10.00) Canola                        620.12 (down 40 cents) Chickpeas                   925.94  Flax        […]
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture Meet to Advance the Resilience and Growth of the Sector

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture Meet to Advance the Resilience and Growth of the Sector

Jul 22, 2024 | 2:31pm
The annual conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture was held in Whitehorse, Yukon, from July 17 to 19, 2024. FPT Ministers of Agriculture discussed several areas of interest for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. The meeting focused on work to advance the resilience and competitiveness of the sector and strengthen the […]
Canada’s Major Railways Continue to Serve Farmers Well:  Ag Transport Coalition

Canada’s Major Railways Continue to Serve Farmers Well: Ag Transport Coalition

Jul 22, 2024 | 2:07pm
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 95% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 50, a modest decline from the 96% order fulfillment performance seen in week 49.  In supplying 91% of cars ordered by shippers in week 50, CN performance declined slightly from the 93% order fulfillment performance seen the prior week.  CN […]
Closing Grain Prices Monday, July 22

Closing Grain Prices Monday, July 22

Jul 22, 2024 | 1:12pm
Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                 211.57 Canola                        620.52 (up 7.30) Chickpeas                   925.94  Flax              […]
Opening Grain Prices Monday, July 22

Opening Grain Prices Monday, July 22

Jul 22, 2024 | 9:24am
Durum                         315.68  Feed barley                 211.57 Canola                        613.22 (up 19.60) Chickpeas                   925.94  Flax              […]