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Ont. grain growers, ethanol lobby rip critical report

By GFM Network News February 7, 2012

A study painting a bleak picture for Canada’s livestock sector under a continued regime of ethanol subsidies and government incentives has drawn blowback from Ontario’s grain growers and the voice of the biofuel industry. The study, commissioned by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council and authored by the George Morris […] Read more

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Higher ethanol blends would hit livestock sector: study

By GFM Network News February 1, 2012

Policies designed to cut Canada’s emissions from fossil fuels have instead made the ethanol industry a "subsidized competitor" against the livestock sector, according to a new study from a well-known ag think tank. The George Morris Centre at Guelph, Ont. on Tuesday released a report by senior market analyst Kevin Grier, senior research associate Al […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Grain revenue jumps in CP’s Q4

By GFM Network News January 28, 2012

A jump in revenue from slightly higher grain traffic in the last three months of 2011 helped bolster a beleaguered Canadian Pacific Railway in its fourth fiscal quarter (Q4). CP on Thursday booked net income of $221 million on total revenues of $1.408 billion for its quarter ending Dec. 31, up from $186 million on […] Read more

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Deere to take MacDon windrowers global

By GFM Network News January 27, 2012

Farm equipment maker MacDon Industries will be the manufacturer for several lines of self-propelled windrowers and mower conditioners to be sold worldwide under John Deere paint. U.S.-based ag and heavy equipment giant Deere and Co. announced a "strategic agreement" Friday with Winnipeg-based MacDon, allowing Deere to expand its hay and forage product portfolio globally. More […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Certification hearing set for farmer suit against CN, CP

By GFM Network News January 26, 2012

A proposed class action suit against Canada’s two major railways over grain freight rates is due Feb. 1 in a Calgary courtroom, where it will be decided whether the suit can proceed on all Prairie farmers’ behalf. In a letter Monday to potential "class" members, Regina lawyer Tony Merchant said the certification hearing in Alberta […] Read more

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Grain, fertilizer traffic add to record gross for CN

By GFM Network News January 25, 2012

Increased revenue from grain and fertilizer handling helped boost Canadian National Railway to record gross revenues in both its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011. CN on Tuesday reported $2.457 billion in total net income on record revenues of $9.028 billion for fiscal 2011, up from $2.104 billion profit on $8.297 billion in fiscal 2010. Profit […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Stakeholder names slate to run for CP’s board

By GFM Network News January 25, 2012

A New York investment firm calling for new management at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has named a slate of nominees to run for the railway’s board in May. CP shareholder Pershing Square Capital Management has named its own CEO Bill Ackman; one of its partners, Paul Hilal; and three Canadian businesspeople to run in director […] Read more

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Ont. farmers urge halt to wind turbine development

By GFM Network News January 21, 2012

Claiming an “untenable” and polarizing debate in rural Ontario over an inefficient power source, the province’s general farm organization now wants to see an end to industrial-scale wind turbine development. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) on Friday rolled out its new position statement on the issue and plans to present it to the provincial […] Read more

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Sask. seeks feedback on workers’ comp for farms

By GFM Network News January 18, 2012

A report proposing to bring all employees in Saskatchewan under the province’s workers’ compensation system — including ag workers — is up for public feedback. The provincial government on Monday launched consultations on the recommendations in the final report from the Workers’ Compensation Act committee of review, running through from Monday until March 5. "The government […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery

Alta. program aims to fill rural high-speed gaps

By GFM Network News January 18, 2012

The Alberta government has set up a $5 million fund to help try to close any high-speed internet service gaps remaining in rural areas of the province. "This is about kids who want to research homework, families that want to stay connected and farmers and ranchers who want to market their products," provincial Agriculture Minister […] Read more

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Ont. grain growers, ethanol lobby rip critical report

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Certification hearing set for farmer suit against CN, CP

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