Federal budget draws mixed reaction from Canadian ag groups
The Wheat Growers Association was particularly critical of the budget, calling it “woefully bloated” and saying it “falls short in...
Federal budget features expanded capital gains tax, funding for biofuels, and another promise to look at farm equipment interoperability
“Once again, the federal government has missed the opportunity to support agriculture and those that work in the industry,” said...
Failing Grade for an Out of Touch Federal Budget
CALGARY, AB: The 2024 federal budget is woefully bloated with a deficit of $40 billion dollars and yet falls short...
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 19, 2022
Manitoba has a new agriculture minister. Interlake-Gimli MLA Derek Johnson replaces Ralph Eichler after a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday. Western...
Congratulations to Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Appointment
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers offer their congratulations to the Honourable Derek Johnson upon his appointment as the...
Wheat Growers Make Grain Act Review Submission
“The Wheat Growers have long seen the need to update the Grain Act. There are men and women farming today,...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Submit Recommendations for Grain Act Modernization
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers have made their submission to the Government of Canada regarding the recommended changes...
Farmers urged to take part in Grain Act review
Jim Wickett, a grain grower from Rosetown, Sask., called the review “a once-in-a lifetime chance” for farmers to reset federal...
Southern Alberta farmers say spring storm needed to quench parched soil
“In general, our fields have been brown for more days than they’ve had snow on them, for sure, throughout the...
Elimination of Canadian Wheat Board Means Investment in Agriculture is Up!
CALGARY, AB: As we approach the 2021 seeding season, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers would like to highlight the significant...