Wheat growers blast Liberal fertilizer plan
In an interview with Western Standard, Stephen Vandervalk said the government should ask Bombardier to reduce its emissions by 30%...
630 CHED/770 CHQR Radio re: Fertilizer Reduction
Wheat Growers AB VP Stephen Vandervalk has a one-on-one conversation with Rob Breakenridge regarding the Federal Government’s proposed reduction of...
72% of farmers say crop yield will plummet under Trudeau’s emissions scheme
“We have talked to other producer groups, we’re very concerned about exactly that same scenario. And will we go to...
Ten Years of Marketing Freedom
CALGARY, AB: On August 1, 2012, Western Canadian grain farmers will celebrate the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly...
Trudeau spars with farmers on climate plan, risking grain output
“If you push farmers against the wall with no wiggle room, I don’t know where this will end up,” said...
Trudeau’s fertiliser ‘ban’ threatens to create a food crisis
A report commissioned by the Western Canadian Wheat Growers put a price tag on Trudeau’s virtue, with the 30 per...
Conservative Party Leadership Candidates Response to Agriculture Policy Issues
CALGARY, AB: With the Conservative Party of Canada Leadership selection underway, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers have surveyed the approved...
Justin Trudeau proceeds with cap on fertilizer use despite risk of food shortages, bankrupt farmers
Farm groups, like the Western Canadian Wheat Growers, have said the federal plan will reduce crop output, reduce income for...
Will we see a deal on a new Ag Policy Framework?
Darryl Fransoo, Chair of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers says it will be interesting to see if we get a deal...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers urge Ag Ministers to focus on reality heading into FPT meetings
“Canadians are facing the highest inflation rate in decades, food prices are rising dramatically and those that can afford it...