CKRM Agriculture

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support a carbon tax exemption on propane and natural gas for farmers. “The poll is clear: the vast majority of Canadians want the government to get farmers relief from the carbon tax,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director. “Canadians know that keeping costs down […]

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 91% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 42, a nominal decline from the 92% order fulfillment performance seen in week 41.  In supplying 92% of cars ordered by shippers in week 42 CN performance improved from the 86% order fulfillment performance seen the prior week.  CN performance […]

Durum                         397.95  Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         625.92 (down 1.90)      Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax        […]

Durum                         397.95  Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         627.82 (down 1.80)      Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax        […]

Canadian Western Agribition signed a pair of agreements with their Mexican and Australian counterparts to encourage more international trade, collaboration, and, from Agribition’s point-of-view, promote Canadian cattle genetics. The Memorandum of Understanding with Congreso de las Estrellas was signed on March 23 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Kindopp says will it focus on how to grow Congreso […]

Durum                         397.95  Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         629.62 (up 3.40)      Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax        […]

Durum                         397.95  Feed barley                 232.58  Canola                         626.22 (up 2.10)      Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax        […]

This week was a short one due to the Victoria Day long weekend, but the July Canola and Minneapolis Wheat contracts made the most of it. Future Commodity Advisor with Ventum Financial Adam Pukalo says July Canola was up 3 dollars this week while July Minneapolis Wheat was up 40 cents a bushel. The July […]