The blaze started while workers were cleaning out silos.

Weather-driven supply worries push prices higher.

Country is becoming an increasingly important grain exporter.

Pledge is part of agreement with the University of Alberta.

Proposal is in response to sustained growth in Canadian grain export volumes.

New report also shows progress in women leadership.

Group began in flour milling but has since entered other food and non-food sectors.

Cargoes were delayed due to rain.

Purchases already account for one-third of the country’s projected total corn imports for 2021-22.