There are compelling reasons for farmers to invest in on-farm grain storage. It offers them flexibility in marketing and the opportunity to get better prices later in the crop year.
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The on-farm storage question
Should you build new or expand existing grain storage on your operation? There’s no easy answer
CASA calls out The Amazing Race Canada for agricultural stunt
An agriculture safety group is calling out reality show The Amazing Race Canada for putting its contestants a risky position while taking part in a farm-related task.
P&H plans Hamilton site expansion
After doubling capacity in 2020, the company is adding a third flour mill
P&H will construct a third flour mill and expand facilities at its Hamilton, Ont., site, it announced today.
VIDEO: Moving grain at the speed of air
Depending on the condition of your equipment, the mechanical nature of a traditional grain auger can damage grain as it moves from point A to point B. To help reduce damage, Walinga has designed a pneumatic system that uses air flow to move grain. Here, John Medemblik with Walinga talks about the company’s upgrade to […] Read more
Sask. union serves Viterra strike notice
Grain handling giant says its committed to negotiation, but has contingency plans in place
Yesterday, the union issued Viterra a 72-hour notice that they intend to strike as early as 2:00 pm on Jan. 5.
GSU members from Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance and Viterra's Regina head office have been negotiating for "fair wages, improved work-life balance, and workplace respect," for more than a year, the union said.
Seaway strike backs up Ontario grain
Prairie grain may follow suit if strike backs up traffic via Thunder Bay, GFO warns
The nature of eastern Canadian grain logistics, and a strike by St. Lawrence Seaway workers who operate the system’s canals, will see cascading impacts across the system if the situation isn’t resolved quickly, according to Crosby Devitt, CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario. Unifor workers in both Ontario and Quebec walked off the job Sunday […] Read more
Bunge, Viterra confirm marriage plans
Firms to merge under Bunge banner
The grain handler built out from the foundations of the former Prairie pools is set to be absorbed into one of the world’s biggest grain trading firms in a cash-and-stock deal. After the news leaked out last month, Rotterdam-based Viterra confirmed Tuesday morning it’s “concluded an agreement” to merge into Bunge — the St. Louis-based […] Read more
Bunge, Viterra merger would create global ag trading giant
Companies have some overlap in Canadian crushing
Reuters — A merger of U.S. grains merchant Bunge Ltd. with rival Viterra would grow the combined entity’s businesses in the U.S., Brazil and Australia and may raise competition concerns in parts of Canada and Argentina, where key oilseed processing assets overlap, analysts said. Sources last week said Bunge and Viterra were in talks for […] Read more
Shallow Mississippi River expected to persist as dry winter hits U.S. South
River levels at historic lows this fall
Reuters — Low water levels on the Mississippi River are likely to persist this winter as drier-than-normal weather is expected across the southern U.S. and Gulf Coast, U.S. government forecasters said on Thursday. Drought, which currently spans 59 per cent of the country, is expected to continue or worsen in the middle and lower Mississippi […] Read more
How to reduce grain handling and storage hazards
Practical strategies for a safer season
Handling and storing grain are dangerous tasks that expose farmers to numerous hazards. Power take-off (PTO) entanglements and suffocation from grain engulfment or entrapment are two of the most common incidents involving grain. Why it matters: Keeping stored grain in good condition and following recommended safety measures when working with grain can prevent incidents. To […] Read more
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