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CP Rail Sets Record For First Quarter Grain Movement

CP Rail set a record during this year's first quarter for movement of Canadian grain and grain products, with more than 6.35 million metric tonnes moved.
 
The 2020 result broke the company's previous first-quarter record, set in 2016, by 300,000 metric tonnes.
 
CP's investment in high-capacity hopper cars will see 5,900 new cars added to the railway's grain shipping fleet. The new hopper cars can carry 10 percent more volume and 15 percent more weight compared to the older cars they are replacing.
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Struggling with inconsistent planting depth from row to row? The new DuraWear Depth Handle from Precision Planting is designed to eliminate depth variability and make accurate calibration easier than ever.

In this video, Precision Planting’s Mike Schlitt walks through how the Dura Aware system helps growers achieve consistent, repeatable planting depth—without relying on guesswork or constantly checking T-handle positions.

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— Why row-to-row depth variation impacts emergence and yield
— How the DuraWear Depth Handle allows micro-adjustments on each row
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Whether you're dialing in your planter for spring or upgrading your setup for more precise depth control, the DuraWear Depth Handle gives you clarity, confidence, and consistency.