Grain farmers worried about oil by rail creating backlog
Western grain farmers are concerned about the Notley government leasing 4,400 rail cars to deliver Alberta’s oil.
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association Frustrated With Federal Carbon Tax
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association believes that the coalition opposing the federal carbon tax is the right and necessary...
Alberta farmers await Saskatchewan court decision on carbon tax
Alberta wheat farmers are cheering on the Saskatchewan government in its battle against the federal carbon tax. “It’s more important...
Farmers can’t get bills paid for next year’s crop without C-49: Wheat farmer
William Pallister, director of grain industry association Western Canadian Wheat Growers, reacts to the plan unveiled by CN Rail to...
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...