Deregulation sparks rise in grain container trade

Deregulation of grain trading in Australia has led to an explosion in shipments in containers…

NEW CONTEST: Win free farm fuel

A farmer somewhere in Canada will receive a month of free farm fuel, worth up to $5,000, from…

Pearce: With wheat in head, Ont. aerial applicators get ready

One farmer's deliverance can be another farmer's delay -- and that seems to be the case for many…

Leave crusted-over canola be, and hope for the best

With a cycle of high moisture and then a few days of dry, soil crusting is an issue in canola…

Seed Hawk preps for more plant expansions

Saskatchewan seeding equipment manufacturer Seed Hawk has mapped out a three-year expansion plan…

U.S. firms Andersons, LTG to buy Thompsons

A U.S. agriprocessing player and commodities merchandiser have paired up to buy a well-known name…

Rail service legislation passes unopposed

The federal government's bid to set and hold Canada's railways to agreed-upon levels of service by…

Coming up in Grainews: Check water quality before spraying

Before filling up the sprayer, check your water quality. Spraying with hard water might still give…

Alta. farmer tries ‘tramplining’ over tramlines

Farmers interested in tramlines may balk at the setup costs -- but Josh Fankhauser has saved…

Truck rules spur massive backup at major Brazilian port

A new ordinance that prohibits trucks from parking at Brazil's main Santos port at night caused…