fertilizer prices

[SASKFARMER3]

One note brother inlaw left for Minneapolis to pick up two new Artic cat Sleds and his saving are close to 8000 on the pair. HM buy one get one free.
Common consumers start shopping with your feet.

[Kodiak]

Heard the FNA has brought a boat load of Russian fertilizer into Churchill. Are any of you part of that deal? What's the price, delivery requirements, quality etc. There have been problems with off-shore stuff in the past.

[wedino]

Saskfarmer, >I transfer money to the US convert to US save 3 cents on dollar<

Can you elaborate on this statement.

My bank in Canada will convert Can. to US on amounts over $10K US for 1.5% If under $10K it costs 2%.

[Burbert]

I am ignoring Saskfarmer3, cause he and I have so little in common. He is wildly doing everything, has lots of money, and is whinning about fert costs. All at the same time he is still combining, complaining about the weather and gov't. Guess Angriville attracts all sorts. Framers are a strange lot, at the best of times!

[wedino]

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[TOM4CWB]

Burbert,

In case you were wondering what Saskfarmer3 was up to... it is called "Market arbitrage"... through intelligence, hard work, and the willingness to take risk!

Now... If we find a deal... that is 25% cheaper... should we have to share it with you?

Kind of like when we find a better price for our wheat... we must share that with you?

If you don't want your farm to be more profitable... fine... but if we are willing to do the work and take the risk... why should it be against the law to make a fair return?

[SASKFARMER3]

Thanks Tom,
Burbert I am still harvesting because We grew a good Crop, have lots to harvest, with just three of us and so far in October mother nature has given us a total of 4 Days to finish harvesting. SO KISS MY you know what.
And today it rained again.
So on the bright side if it doesn't rain again next summer we should be able to have a good crop again on sub soil moisture.
On the Us exchange I have a US account that it would go through and the 3 cents was just me trying to make a point.
Simply were getting ripped off if we were all like Burbert we would just sit their and take it and not do any thing about it, but today we have to fight for every nickel and that looks like one area this winter to start looking into.
Looking at a new Grain dryer. So I can finish.

[cropduster]

Saskfrmr........you got lots of time to chat here but can`t call????????????877-554-2106.Am losing patience.Or should I start the name calling???????????

[just_wondering]

Kodiak
I bought two super B's of fna product I don't know if its this load or not.
tHey were matching local price back when I ordered it and saying that they will pay an undisclosed rebate. I follow that they don't want to reveal exact # because local suppliers just chrge a $ less and they get shut out.
Trucking will be $10.00 from Saskatoon I think I can haul lentils then backhaul fert.
As for quality Jason Mann from FNA told me that this was great product as the plants were newer technology has changed. But we will see.
I did not want to risk the whole farm but was willing to try something new as MORE suppliers of a comodity tends to cut out the gouging.
I belive FNA bought some on spec and is willing to make a deal give them a call.
I will post when I pick up and let others know of the quality good or bad.

[mcfarms]

Churchill Gateway Development Corporation



Oct 17, 2007 11:50 ET
Port of Churchill Welcomes First-Ever Ship From Russia
CHURCHILL, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Oct. 17, 2007) - The Churchill Gateway Development Corporation (CGDC) is pleased to announce that the first-ever ocean shipment from Russia has arrived at the Port of Churchill.

A Murmansk Shipping Company vessel, the Kapitan Sviridov, will unload a shipment of fertilizer imported by Farmers of North America, a farm membership-based organization. Upon discharge of the fertilizer, the Russian vessel will be loaded with 20 000 tonnes of wheat destined for Italy - part of the Canadian Wheat Board's largest wheat shipping program through Churchill since 1977.

"This is an historic event," said Lloyd Axworthy, chair of the Churchill Gateway Development Corp. "This vessel represents the first shipment under the Arctic Bridge concept linking Russian and Canadian Prairie markets. It is an important step forward."

Mike Ogborn, managing director of OmniTRAX Canada Inc., which owns the Hudson Bay Port Company and Hudson Bay Rail Line, called 2007 a "banner year" for Churchill.

"We've seen record wheat shipments, record northern re-supply shipments, the first domestic-bound grain shipment and now this - the first foreign cargo shipment imported through Churchill in years," he said. "This season has been excellent demonstration of the possibilities for this northern port."

Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) President and CEO Greg Arason said the expanded use of the port of Churchill was the result of hard work and a commitment to the port by all of its stakeholders.

"The CWB is pleased to have been involved in this event through reloading the vessel with quality wheat from the Prairies," he said. "This is a good example of the innovation and cooperation that will ensure this port remains a viable shipping option for western Canadian farmers."

Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification called the shipment a significant moment for the economy of Churchill. "The increase in use of the Port and the diversification of traffic are vital to this community. The Government of Canada will continue to ensure that through Churchill, Canadians are linked to the global marketplace."

Manitoba Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Ron Lemieux, welcomed the ship's arrival as "a truly important event" for the Arctic Bridge initiative.

"I am pleased the port is moving further into its role as a strategic link in international trade by taking advantage of new markets and successfully diversifying shipments," Lemieux said.

Churchill Mayor Mike Spence said port employees and the town have been working hard to ensure smooth operation in such a busy year. "It is exciting for this community to see the results of some innovative ideas and gratifying that the importance of Churchill has been so widely recognized," he said.

Steve Ashton, Manitoba Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, said: "Linking Asian and North American trade markets through Churchill is an idea whose time has come and will help generate more jobs, of course in Churchill, and hopefully other economic spin-offs for Manitoba's north."

The Churchill Gateway Development Corporation is holding a welcoming ceremony at the Hudson Bay Port Company today at 11 a.m. Officials will be present from the Russian Trade Commission, the Murmansk Shipping Company, Churchill Gateway Development Corporation, Hudson Bay Port Company (OmniTRAX), Farmers of North America, the Canadian Wheat Board, the Province of Manitoba and Western Economic Diversification.

As the only deep-water ocean port in the Prairie region, Churchill is open from July to November, with four berths for the loading and unloading of grain, general cargo and tanker vessels.



For more information, please contact

Churchill Gateway Development Corporation
Bill Drew
(204) 947-0033

or

Churchill Gateway Development Corporation
Lynda McGrath
(204) 947-003