Canada's two major railways saw strong grain deliveries in week 2: Ag Transport Coalition

Aug 26, 2025

The Ag Transport Coalition reports Week 2 saw continued good performance from both CN and CPKC, with the railways supplying a combined 99% of hopper cars ordered, representing an improvement from the 93% order fulfillment performance seen in week 1.

This marks the thirteenth consecutive week that system performance has been above the 90% threshold.

In supplying 98% of cars ordered by shippers in week 2, CN saw performance improve from the 91% order fulfillment performance in week 1.

This marks the sixth consecutive week that performance has been 90% or better.

CPKC saw performance improve slightly, with the railway supplying 100% of shipper orders in week 02 as compared to the 98% order fulfillment performance seen in week 1.

This marks the fourteenth consecutive week the railway has posted performance of 90% or better.

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Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

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How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.