Western Canadian Wheat Growers seek carbon tax exemption on grain drying
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers are asking for a tax exemption on grain drying following this year’s poor, wet harvest....
Online petition aimed at informing Ottawa how much the carbon tax is costing farmers
An online petition has been launched to let farmers tell Ottawa how much money they are paying in carbon tax....
CN Workers Strike, Officials Call for Government Intervention
The chair of the Western Wheat Growers says a strike would cause a major disruption to prairie grain exports. Jim...
Sask Agriculture minister David Marit and farm leaders call for end to CN rail strike
Farm leaders have also called for a quick end to the dispute. APAS president Todd Lewis, SARM president Ray Orb,...
‘One hit after another:’ Prairie farmers worry CN Rail strike could cause massive grain shipping delays
A strike by thousands of Canadian National Railway workers will likely make a bad harvest even worse, warns the head...
Wheat Growers “Very Disappointed” Liberals Voted Back In
The President of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers says they’re very disappointed to see the Liberals back in power. Gunter...
Wheat Growers Disappointed With Election Results
Gunter Jochum, who farms in Manitoba, says although the Liberals won a minority Government, the farming community sent a clear...
840 CFCW’s Cheryl Brooks had a chat with Dave Quist of the Wheat Growers regarding the upcoming federal election
One of the main concerns from many rural Canadians, especially those on the Prairies, is the lack of talk about...
Federal Parties Answer Agriculture Questionnaire
The federal parties’ commitments to farmers and the agricultural sector are highlighted in a questionnaire released by the Western Canadian...
One Stop Shop For Election Issues Affecting Grain Farmers
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has put together a one stop shop for Federal election issues affecting grain farmers....