Statement: Grain Growers of Canada pleased that CP rail back on track

May 30, 2018

“Canadian grain farmers are delighted that talks between CP Rail and both Unions have resulted in agreements. The announcement today that the 3000 members of the Teamsters union will be back at work tomorrow, ending a work stoppage less than 24 hours old is good news for Canadian shippers. With grain bins and elevators still full across the Prairies we are counting on both railways to work to full capacity to get our backlogged grain to export position.

“We would like to thank the Prime Minister and Minister Hajdu for their leadership in encouraging the two sides to reach the negotiated outcome that ended the work stoppage. With this positive news, and the recent passage of Bill C-49, grain farmers are excited about the opportunity that exists to have a rail transportation system that works for hard working farm families and the rural communities they live in.”

– Jeff Nielsen, President, Grain Growers of Canada

Source : Grain Growers of Canada

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.