25 The Business of Prairie Agriculture Better Farming | September 2024 affected at the same time, so that’s extra concerning,” says Hodson. “In many cases, farmers are only being served by a single rail line anyway,” adds Sereda. “But this would mean that it’s a full system shutdown with both CPKC and CNR being in negotiation with TCRC. This one is particularly concerning.” Particularly bad timing Jake Leguee, board chair for the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and managing partner of Leguee Farms, adds that the timing is particularly poor since this is a bountiful year after a few less productive seasons. “All the last three years have been quite dry across most of the Prairies,” says Leguee. “This one, we’re still dry, but probably closer to normal. So we have more grain to move, and there’s also more other types of products moving. Now, right when the harvest is going to kick into gear, we have a lot of Rail Strike Grain Impacts There's lots of grain to move during harvest, but where will it go? Enjoy Today Photography photo
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