By Brian Cross, The Western Producer, September 1, 2016
Industry estimates indicate a bumper crop is expected but protein levels are anyone’s guess
Storm clouds have been a common sight above the prairie landscape this year, but there are no clouds on the horizon when it comes to grain movement, says the top executive with the Western Grain Elevator Association.
So far, capacity at country elevators is good, space at west coast export terminals is within an acceptable range and railways have signalled that they are well-positioned to move what’s shaping up to be a near-record prairie harvest.
