CPTPP – A strong future for Canadian grain farmers
“I love growing grain. I’ve done it my whole life and I am proud of the quality product my family...
MacAulay thinks farmers support the federal carbon tax
Jim Wickett, Chairman of Western Canadian Wheat Growers, said the minister’s statement that most farmers support the carbon tax “is...
Senator Plett Questions the Government’s Assertion that Canadian Farmers Favour the Carbon Tax
Hon. Donald Neil Plett: Honourable senators, my question as well is for the government leader. Leader, last week the Minister of...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Do Not Support a Carbon Tax
CALGARY, AB: This week Federal Minister of Agriculture MacAulay stated in the Senate, “…you would find that most farmers support...
Producers proceed with caution at passing of Bill C-49
A standoff between the House of Commons and the Senate has come to a close. Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization...
C-49 Transportation Modernization Act Receives Royal Assent
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is very pleased that Bill C-49, Amendments to the Transportation Act has...
Bayer grower insights: improving operations on-farm
Gunter Jochum, Director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers who personally grows soybeans, canola, wheat and oats in St. Francois...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Supports Saskatchewan Constitutional Reference Case
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association supports the move by the province of Saskatchewan to file a constitutional...
Farm groups asking Ottawa to intervene in looming rail strike
“…our markets are questioning whether or not we can meet the buyer demands. Our federal government needs to step up...
Will the Trains Run on Time – Or at All?
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers calls upon the federal government to prepare for a strike by CP Rail. “Wheat...