May 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the week leading up to May 28, 2019, approximately 10% of the US crop was planted. As of May 28, 2019, corn sat at 58% planted, soybeans at 29% and spring wheat at 84%.
View the full USDA spring planting progress report at the link below.
US crop planting progress May 28, 2019
April 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
P&H Hamilton facility to house second flour mill and expanded grain terminal
HAMILTON, Ont. (April 16, 2019) – Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is pleased to announce it is bringing increased capacity, capabilities and facilities to producers through expanding its Hamilton flour mill and grain terminal as well as through investing in crop input infrastructure at its Kerwood, Ont. location.
The Hamilton grain terminal expansion will continue to increase the company’s ability to connect Ontario producers with global grain marketing opportunities. Work is already underway to have the P&H Hamilton site also become the home of a second flour mill, which will make P&H the single largest user of Ontario wheat.
December 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
VANCOUVER, B.C. December 12, 2018 (CNW) – Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is pleased to announce it has a formal agreement to partner with GrainsConnect Canada Operations, Inc. in constructing the Fraser Grain Terminal in Surrey, B.C. P&H received a project permit following regulatory approval in November 2018 for the new terminal, which will bring needed capacity and efficient infrastructure for grain exports to Canada’s western gateway.
GrainsConnect Canada Operations, Inc., subject to obtaining necessary approvals from the relevant competition authorities, will purchase shares in the Fraser Grain Terminal Limited. This investment reflects the national and global importance of the terminal for the supply chain, and both companies vested interest in facilitating Canadian farmers’ grain and specialty product exports.
November 27, 2018 | Western Canada
Expansion to bring complete crop input solutions & grain marketing efficiencies to area producers
WATROUS, Sask. (November 27, 2018) – Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is pleased to announce expansion plans for its Parrish Siding facility, including a new 6,000 tonne fertilizer warehouse as well as grain handling and storage upgrades, which will increase both capacity and efficiency.
The new fertilizer facility will provide area producers with access to worldwide fertilizer markets and complete the crop input offering at the Parrish Siding location, bringing full crop input solutions together in one location, including seed, crop nutrients and crop protection. The grain facility expansion plans include doubling the grain storage capacity, tripling the speed of grain loading as well as significantly increasing grain cleaning efficiency through the installation of high speed grain cleaners. Plans are also underway with CN Railway to increase the rail siding to a 150-car spot.
November 27, 2018 | Western Canada
In the below video, the Saskatchewan Government highlights how the new Fraser Grain Terminal, a new export facility that will be built and operated by Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited in Surrey, B.C., will positively impact producers.
November 22, 2018 | Eastern Canada
New tower will increase capacity, speed and capability to add micronutrients and liquid additives
KERWOOD, Ont. (November 22, 2018) – Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is pleased to announce the installation of a new fertilizer tower at its Kerwood location.
The tower is part of expansion plans that have been expedited due to overwhelming customer support for the recently built fertilizer facility. The expansion will allow the location to both keep pace with the growing local demand and maintain a high level of service, while also providing increased access to fertilizer markets across North America and around the globe.
November 22, 2018 | Western Canada
P&H and CANTERRA SEEDS give back to local community organizations
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, together with CANTERRA SEEDS, is pleased to support a number of community organizations through local donations. A number of organizations in areas surrounding P&H retail locations will receive donations, including the three recipients noted below.
Staff at the Yorkton, Saskatchewan P&H location are pleased to present a $5,000 donation to the Ebenezer Fire Department. In Sedgewick, Alberta, the Lougheed Field House has been selected as the recipient of a $2,500 donation and in Bassano, Alberta, a $2,500 donation has been made to the Bassano Curling Club. Congratulations to all community donation recipients.
November 22, 2018 | Western Canada
VANCOUVER, BC November 22, 2018 – Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is pleased to announce that it is moving forward to build and operate Fraser Grain Terminal, a new export facility in Surrey, B.C. The project received Vancouver Fraser Port Authority permit approval last week.
“P&H has grown substantially to support Canadian farmers and overseas customer demands. This project demonstrates our unwavering investment in the supply chain to build strong business relationships with customers around the world,” says Casey McCawley, Vice President of West Coast Operations for P&H.
October 10, 2018 | Eastern Canada, Western Canada
Theresa Bolton, Corporate Director of Recruiting at Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, recently spoke with the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) to share her thoughts on the importance of employee engagement.
Theresa Bolton notes that, “A positive customer experience equates to higher revenue and higher profitability for the business.” Bolton goes on to say, “Companies with engaged employees will outperform those with low employee engagement every time.” She points to a study from the Aberdeen Group which showed 233 per cent greater customer loyalty and 26 per cent greater annual increase in revenue when engaged employees made the effort to ensure customer satisfaction.
To read the full article, visit: https://caar.org/the-communicator/876-engaging-expertise
September 6, 2018 | Eastern Canada
If there ever was a crop to respond with yield to starter fertilizer, wheat is it. Seed placed phosphate is absolutely number one, but what if you don’t have the equipment for that? Work done by OMAFRA is showing some very promising results. What causes the yield response? Phos really promotes root growth. Root growth promotes top growth. Top growth promotes more root growth. And a strong root system increases winter survival. Seed placed phos on low-med testing soils gets you 10-20 bu/ac. High testing soils still give you a pretty predictable yield response, but it’s usually skinny on the payback. Broadcast starter is looking like a 12% yield bump in OMAFRA’s trials with soil tests 6-13 ppm on phos. The timing can be tricky, but try to get us to sneak in between the combine and drill with the airflow if you can’t put it down yourself. Starter on wheat is a no-brainer, but probably close to half of Ontario’s acres go in without any fertilizer. That’s just crazy.
By: Jeff Jacques
