Seed royalty proposal divides farmers
The wheat growers association wants to wait till the end of the consultation process before stating its preferred choice, but...
More groups weigh in on seed royalty proposal
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association says it’s in favour of paying royalties on farm-saved seed if it means better...
Farmers Collaborate on Wheat Industry Issues At Agri-Trade
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers had farmers from both sides of the border at their lunch at Agri-Trade in Red...
Most Canadian farmers praise quick passage of CPTPP law
New opportunities and a levelled playing field with other agriculture exporters are lauded.
Feds weigh in on Canadian durum issue
Minister MacAulay provides trade mission update from Europe.
US gains easier access to Canadian wheat market
The new North American trade deal gives US wheat easier access to Canada but it is not expected to result...
New Trade Agreement Requires Changes To Canada’s Grain Act
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association sees the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement as a good step forward for Canada....
Moving grain focus of meeting between feds, farmers, and railways
“It’s to the point where we’ve heard enough,” said Daryl Fransoo, who farms in the Glaslyn area, about 200 km...
Officials to discuss ways to put and keep grain in high gear to port
Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways have previously announced plans for improved grain movement, but Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association...
The grain commission has an extra $130M. But a refund to farmers would be illegal
In a news release, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association expressed “outrage” at the overcharge and resulting surplus. The association’s chair,...