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Agriculture Finding farmland in Ontario’s north

The economics of modern agriculture have rekindled interest in pushing long-abandoned farms in northeastern Ontario into production.

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Agriculture CBOT weekly outlook: Markets prepare for Laura

Hurricane Laura, currently a Category 3 hurricane, is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday but the Chicago Board of Trade is already feeling its effects.

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Agriculture Electric truck may fit farming needs

Electric vehicles under development or already being sold in North America are typically meant for urban environments and have limited use off high-grade roads.

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Transportation Canadian ELD timeline remains firm: CTA

Don’t expect a reprieve from the Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, set to go into effect in June 2021.

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Transportation Driver hiring picks up again after pandemic pause

As the Canadian economy crawls back from Covid-19, the trucking industry is bracing for a new battle over an old problem – the driver shortage.

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