Insights and Stories on Crops

Apr. 4, 2009 at 12:43 am CDT

One of the founders of DeerStar Systems has joined Alberta’s provincial Farmers’ Advocate Office as its farm implement inspector. Robert Martin, in his new position with the FAO, is to address farmers’ questions and concerns regarding farm equipment purchases and matters such as leases, parts availability and warranties. Martin owned […]

Apr. 3, 2009 at 6:35 pm CDT

Canadian Pacific Railway expects its Emerson subdivision, running from Winnipeg to Noyes, Minn. to be closed for at least three weeks as the Red River overflows its banks. CPR spokesperson Mike Lovecchio said the company officially closed the line to traffic Friday and has begun pulling up track at the […]

By Dave Bedard

Apr. 3, 2009 at 5:47 pm CDT

Rectangles, or box formations as they are sometimes called, are frequently found on futures price charts. Sometimes they prove to be a continuation or sideways consolidation pattern following an obvious trend, indicating that the market is simply taking a breather before continuing its advance or decline. At other times box […]

By David Drozd

Apr. 3, 2009 at 5:29 pm CDT

Our online grain markets columnist Brian Wittal welcomes feedback and information on market conditions in your area, such as current offering prices, basis levels, trucking premiums and special crops contracts. Contact Brian today. April 3 — A strong week for the financial markets helped keep a positive tone today, which […]

By Brian Wittal

Apr. 3, 2009 at 3:12 am CDT

The three federal opposition parties plan to sideline the Conservative government’s proposed changes to Western Canada’s grain inspection system and grain farmers’ security for deliveries. Members of the Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois stated Thursday they plan to support a motion Friday to “hoist” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz’s Bill C-13, […]