ESSENTIAL NEWS FOR AGRI-RETAILERS
The Communicator
October 2023 Issue – See All
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.
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.
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.
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Navigating control: Balancing leadership and relationships
Learn how to balance leadership and personal relationships while navigating management in various situations.
CN to modernize 60 more locomotives
Working with Wabtec, the program will improve the fuel efficiency and performance of the railroad’s fleet.
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.
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The Essentials for Agri-Retailers
Devron McLeod will leverage his sales and marketing experience in the agriculture industry to lead FMC in Canada

As previously reported in CAAR Network, in June 2022, Quebec’s Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques implemented regulations regarding the recovery and reclamation of products by companies. Cleanfarms has prepared a webpage to help decipher the information for those in the agriculture industry.
The Pro-Ag Investment Auction is held annually to support CAAR’s advocacy efforts. The online auction will take place during the 2023 CAAR Conference. Auction items will be available to preview ahead of the event and bidding will open on February 6 10:00 am CST and close on February 9, 12:00 nn CST.
Three sessions at the 2023 CAAR Conference, February 6 to 8, 2023, that will help you prepare for the Challenges & Opportunities Ahead!
CAAR’s staff and board of directors would like to wish our members and their families a safe and peaceful holiday season. Office hours will be amended during the holidays.
CAAR is delighted to announce Johnathan Berkshire Miller will be a keynote speaker at the 2023 CAAR Conference in February.
The 2023 CAAR Pro-Ag Investments Auction is back! The online auction will take place during the 2023 CAAR Conference. Last year the Auction raised $75,000.