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CN Says Improving Weather Will Help Clear up Backlogs

One of the major concerns for agriculture has been the recent rail blockades.

CN is confident that if the nice weather sticks around, they should be able to clear up the backlog by the end of March.

Shipments of grain and other commodities were also held up for 8 days in November because of a strike at CN.

Many worry about the long term impact of these delays will harm Canada's relationship with international traders.

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Spring Planting Prep Just Got Serious… We NEED This!

Video: Spring Planting Prep Just Got Serious… We NEED This!

Getting closer to planting season means one thing… it’s time to get EVERYTHING ready.

Today didn’t go exactly as planned—we thought we’d be hauling potatoes again, but instead we spent the day digging equipment out of the cellar, hooking up the grain drill, and getting tractors ready to roll. With wheat planting just around the corner, every piece of equipment matters.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a normal day without a few problems… dead batteries, hydraulic issues, and a truck tire that absolutely refused to cooperate. We tried everything—jump packs, bead bazooka, ratchet straps… and eventually had to bring out the “big guns” just to get things moving again.

But that’s farm life—adapt, fix, and keep moving forward.

We’re getting close to go-time. Wheat seed is coming soon, and planting season is right around the corner