ESSENTIAL NEWS FOR AGRI-RETAILERS
The Communicator
October 2023 Issue – See All
Agriculture commodity markets in 2023 and beyond
A primer on navigating the complex terrain of agriculture commodity markets. Learn how to balance leadership and personal relationships while navigating management in various situations.
Navigating control: Balancing leadership and relationships
Learn how to balance leadership and personal relationships while navigating management in various situations.
Investing in the future of Canadian ag exports – disrupt logistics
In the August 2023 CAAR Communicator, I rambled at length on the dock worker strike disrupting British Columbia ports and essentially shutting down a significant volume of Canadian exports to Asia.
Great expectations
Canadian predictions for corn, soybeans, and wheat and the dickens of a time it may have as it plays out against the complex machinations of a global background.
Moving Canada’s grain
CN and CPKC railroads detail their plans to provide Canada’s agricultural communities with the best possible service. But a port strike and continued episodes of wet weather can derail those plans.
Bee-cause they can
Company uses bees to apply, on demand, fungicide to plants.
Innovation drives improved sustainability
A comparison of Canadian versus European approaches. Canadian agriculture has embraced innovative technologies and products, something that has been achieved through an efficient regulatory framework and widespread adoption.
CN to modernize 60 more locomotives
Working with Wabtec, the program will improve the fuel efficiency and performance of the railroad’s fleet.
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Parkland Fertilizers is hosting an open house Friday, celebrating the company's 40th anniversary and the grand opening of their new location in Wetaskiwin.
In an effort to manage the growing business of CANTERRA SEEDS, while maintaining sales and customer focus, the sales department management has been divided into two separate roles.
Fertilizer Canada has shared an important announcement regarding changes to the agricultural ammonium nitrate code environmental impairment liability insurance policy requirements.
Earn one CEU in Pest Management with the newest issue of the CCA Examiner!
As the 2015/16 fiscal year approaches its end, the CAAR team is already looking forward to plans for the coming year. We are committed to continue to help ensure the success of Canada’s agri-retailers, but we can’t do it alone.
CAAR is pleased to announce the launch of the pilot phase of Retail.AgrijobMatch.ca, the job board component of the Operation Ag Careers outreach initiative.