Insights and Stories on Machinery

CP mainline through Rockies reopened after crash

Feb. 9, 2019 at 3:32 am CST

Canadian Pacific Railway’s mainline through the Rocky Mountains has reopened to traffic following a grain train derailment that killed three railroaders Monday. Calgary-based CP announced late Friday its mainline through Field, B.C. was reopened at midday Wednesday “in close collaboration with Transport Canada, and upon completion of all necessary safety […]

CP grain train ‘began to move on its own’ before fatal derailment

Feb. 5, 2019 at 7:28 pm CST

By Reuters

Biofuels group suing U.S. EPA over small refinery exemptions

Feb. 5, 2019 at 4:54 am CST

By Reuters

Three crew die in CP grain train derailment

Feb. 4, 2019 at 12:43 pm CST

By Reuters

Viterra offers up 24/7 online grain contracting

Feb. 3, 2019 at 6:50 am CST

By Dave Bedard

Oil sanctions on Venezuela could benefit Canada

Feb. 1, 2019 at 7:41 pm CST

How Canada benefits from the oil sanctions the United States plans to place on Venezuela is contingent on the country’s ability to move its Western Canadian Select crude oil to U.S. refineries, said two oil industry experts. As part of an effort to effect regime change in Venezuela, U.S. President […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Bankrupt oil firms must clean up inactive wells, Supreme Court rules

Feb. 1, 2019 at 8:27 am CST

Ottawa/Winnipeg | Reuters — Canada’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that bankrupt oil companies must clean up inactive wells, overturning lower court decisions that prioritized paying creditors and potentially raising the risks of investment in the industry. The 5-2 ruling means that the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), which had appealed […]

By Dale Smith Rod Nickel

AGCO introduces new White Planters, precision-ready toolbars

Jan. 31, 2019 at 4:13 pm CST

AGCO is now offering the new 9500VER and 9700VER (Vacuum Electric Ready) Precision Planting-ready toolbars within its White Planters line. The harness-free frame, 9500VER precision-ready toolbar is available in three sizes: – 23-row, 15-inch row spacing – 24-row, 20-inch spacing – 24-row, 22-inch spacing. The 9700VER toolbar is available in five sizes: […]

By Staff

CP books higher Q4 grain revenue on reduced handle

Jan. 30, 2019 at 5:17 am CST

Increased revenue from grain handling — albeit on a slightly lower overall grain handle — helped Canadian Pacific Railway improve its fourth-quarter and year-end gross for 2018. Calgary-based CP on Jan. 23 reported overall net income of $545 million on $2.006 billion in revenues for its fourth quarter ending Dec. […]

By GFM Staff

MTZ-Kirovets Model K744 tractor

Jan. 24, 2019 at 5:59 pm CST

The MTZ-Kirovets Model K744 Tier 4F articulated tractor are returning to the USA and Canada. Powered by Mercedes-Benz, Nebraska tested OM470 Tier 4 Final 435 hp engine, MTZ-Kirovets K744 is designed to be good fit for medium and large farms. The K744 includes many features developed specifically for USA/Canadian farmers: – […]

By Staff