CPKC gives latest report on effects from grain report, drought, and port strike

Aug 09, 2023

CPKC has had a busy week, with the latest crop report being released and plenty more to deal with for shipping grain.

Elizabeth Hucker, Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Sales and Bulk, detailed some of the figures brought up in that crop report.

"CPKC released our 2023-2024 grain plan on July 31st, the report outlines our strong commitment to our grain customers and the unique position to supply rail transportation to Canada's agricultural sector as the first single-line connection between Canada, the United States, and Mexico, I'd say that we're well positioned to transport Canada's grain and grain products throughout this crop year."

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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.