CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is very pleased to see the announcement today of a partnership between CANTERRA SEEDS and LIMAGRAIN that will be developing new varieties of wheat and other cereals for Canadian farmers. The new joint venture, Limagrain Cereals Research Canada, will be based in Saskatoon. “This is an exciting […]
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association welcomes today’s announcement of the deal between the CWB and G3 Global Grain Group, which will see $250 million of new investment in the Canadian grain industry. “This deal will strengthen the CWB’s ability to compete for farmers’ grain,” says Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers. […]
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is pleased to see the announcement of a website being developed to provide farmers with real-time access to price and market information. The project is an initiative of the Alberta Wheat Commission with financial support being provided by the federal government. “This site will be a valuable […]
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has reconfirmed its commitment to the responsible introduction of biotechnology in wheat, as one of 16 signatories to an international statement in support of the technology. “Canadian farmers have seen tremendous benefits from the introduction of biotechnology in canola, soybeans and corn,” says Levi Wood, President of […]
CALGARY, AB: The National Farmers Union (NFU) has falsely suggested that the end of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) monopoly has caused this year’s grain shipping problems, says the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association. “It’s preposterous to suggest that the move to marketing freedom is the cause of this year’s shipping problems,” says Levi Wood, President of the […]
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association applauds the level of collaboration demonstrated by various funding partners in the formation of a new wheat research cluster, known as the National Wheat Improvement Project (NWIP). Yesterday’s announcement saw the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF), the Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCRA) and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) partner […]
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is today celebrating the one year anniversary of an open market for wheat and barley in western Canada. “The move to an open market has met or exceeded all our expectations,” says Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers. “It has been a smooth transition, with farmers […]
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is pleased to see the Hon. Gerry Ritz remain as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in today’s federal cabinet shuffle. “Minister Ritz has shown great leadership in agriculture, promoting open markets and greater market access for Canadian farmers,” says Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers. “We’re very pleased the […]
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association endorses today’s announcement regarding the formal establishment of development commissions for wheat and barley in Saskatchewan. “The formation of these Commissions will help promote our wheat and barley in international markets and here at home,” says Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers. “It will also help ensure we have […]
