Ram and Leon Manufacturing made hydraulic cylinders and agricultural equipment, respectively. The family owned companies were both in business for more than 50 years but began having cash flow problems several years ago. Photo: Screencap via archive.org

Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets

The Yorkton, Sask. company, along with Leon Manufacturing, went into receivership last year after more than 50 years in business

The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King's Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.



Olymel’s Kevin Brooks (right) explains how to properly position a rattle bat during the Manitoba Swine Seminar Feb. 5, using a member of the audience as an example.

Moving pigs without the stress

Thinking like a pig can help keep pigs calm and reduce the farmer’s own frustration at the loading bay and in the barn

Good handling when loading pigs should harness instincts and keep stress down for both livestock and the farmer shipping them.

Rail logistics drive the path of the supply chain for grain grown on the Canadian Prairies.

Counting the cost of grain shipment by rail

Rail distance often beats out other shipping logistics when it comes to which port Canadian grain heads to: east or west

One would think that most of the durum from Western Canada should logically be shipped through the St. Lawrence Seaway to a customer in Algeria. But that’s not what happens.








The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers both of the two largest U.S. trading partners. | Screencap via x.com/@WhiteHouse

Tariffs Day 3 – Donald sees the light — for now

Tariffs are on pause until April 2, and some quiet amendments seem to protect U.S. interests

The continuing soap opera of Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada and Mexico. Currently tariffs have now been delayed until April 2, with both countries receiving a reprive for goods and services covered under the CUSMA trade agreement.