Source: CTV News, June 1, 2018 OTTAWA – U.S. President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter criticizing Canada for being “highly restrictive on trade.” In a 274-character comment on Friday, Trump took aim at Canada, imploring his neighbour to the north to open their markets and take down its trade barriers. “Canada has treated our… Continue reading Trade war? Trump blasts Canada on Twitter
Month: June 2018
Teen paralyzed in Humboldt Broncos bus crash arrives in U.S. for spinal rehab
Source: Jacqueline Larma/The Associated Press, May 31, 2018 Ryan Straschnitzki, 19, was paralyzed in the collision An Alberta teen has arrived at a Philadelphia hospital for spinal rehabilitation, after he was paralyzed by a bus crash that killed many of his hockey teammates in April. Nineteen-year-old Ryan Straschnitzki was transported by a private plane, and then ambulance to… Continue reading Teen paralyzed in Humboldt Broncos bus crash arrives in U.S. for spinal rehab
Timing of Post- emergent Weed Control in Canola
Producers are always looking for opportunities to increase yield potential of their crop without increasing production costs. Proper timing of the post-emergent herbicide applications in canola is one of those opportunities. The cost of the application does not increase but the resulting yield can increase significantly if the timing is right. Early weed control in… Continue reading Timing of Post- emergent Weed Control in Canola
CN Rail hops to it
Source: Karen Briere , Producer.com, May 31, 2018 Canadian National Railway’s purchase of 1,000 new grain hopper cars represents the first tangible results of Bill C-49 and a major step forward in fleet renewal, say industry observers. The company announced May 24, the day the transportation modernization act received royal assent after a year of political… Continue reading CN Rail hops to it
Prairie farmers face hot, dry summer
Source: Sean Pratt, Producer.com, May 31, 2018 The Weather Network is forecasting a hot and dry summer for the Canadian Prairies with the exception of early June when it will be the opposite. Meteorologist Doug Gillham said for the most part the weather will be comparable to last summer and will follow the pattern established… Continue reading Prairie farmers face hot, dry summer