Grain bin safety

Brian and Darren talk about the importance of safety when working in and around grain bins.

Parrish & Heimbecker purchasing GrainsConnect Canada

The deal is worth about $150 million and is expected to close early in 2026.

Ag Transport Coalition update

Week 18 saw a repeat of the system performance seen in week 17, with CN and CPKC Rail combined supplying 87% of hopper cars ordered.

Why midge tolerant wheat is sold as a blend

In these blends, a variety of midge tolerant wheat is mixed in with a small amount (10%) of wheat that isn’t tolerant to the wheat midge.

Canada secures ASF zoning arrangement with the Philippines

This arrangement is intended to allow trade to continue from ASF-free areas if ASF were ever detected in Canada.

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Animal Nutrition Field Associate

Pure | Remote / Work-From-Home

Agronomist

Serfas Farms | Turin, Alta.

Research Associate – Field Efficacy & Variety Trials

Ag-Quest Inc | Taber, AB

Nurtient Port

Talk of potash going south has gone quiet this past week. I would love to know what their ideas are on getting said potash to the port. A dedicated track, running rights, straight south and then west? I hope all the different grain commissions have been actively asking questions and considering partnerships. Thought this was quite exciting, hope it is not shut down by political posturing!

January 22, 2026 | Grunthal, MB

Grunthal Auction Service

Consignment Sale

February 7-10, 2026 | Kamloops, BC

Team Auctions

Equipment Auction

February 24, 2026 | Saskatoon, SK

Ritchie Bros.

Equipment Auction