Grain backlog an unfortunate issue

Mar 28, 2018

The ongoing frustration over Canada’s grain backlog continues to grow.

Speaking at an event in Calgary yesterday, Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says it’s been an ongoing and unfortunate issue.

He says he’s been in contact with the railways a number of times but notes everything is still not fixed.

With spring seeding not far off, MacAulay told reporters, he has no immediate solution for getting Canadian grain moving again.

He says he understands the need to address the rail backlog, but legislation that would impose financial penalties on rail companies that fail to deliver the railcars on time is stalled in the Senate.

He notes the Federal Government is working through Farm Credit Canada to ensure producers can get funding if they need it for Spring Seeding.

Source : Discoverestevan

Video: Residue Management

Residue Management conservation practice manages the amount, orientation, and distribution of crop and other plant residue on the soil surface year-round while limiting soil-disturbing activities used to grow and harvest crops in systems where the field surface is tilled prior to planting. This video explores how Ryan McKenzie implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Samson, Alabama.

Practice benefits:

• Increases organic matter

• Improves air quality

• Decreases energy costs

• Reduces erosion

• Improves soil health

The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.