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 [...]
Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Sector is Pleased with the Budget
The Chair of the Wheat Growers Association, Darryl Fransoo also commented on this week's provincial budget. He says they are [...]
Saskatchewan Government Delivers for Agriculture
“It is a great assurance to Saskatchewan grain farmers as we plan our 2024 growing season, knowing that these programs [...]
Saskatchewan Raises Agriculture Spending in Budget by 5.6 Per Cent
“It is a great assurance to Saskatchewan grain farmers as we plan our 2024 growing season, knowing that these programs [...]
“Trying to be a sponge”: Bowditch enjoying the experience with the Wheat Growers Mentorship Program
It’s been a positive experience so far for a woman who was one of the first people selected in the […]
Gunter Jochum Talks Mood of Canada’s Farmers Over Carbon Tax
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Wheat Growers announce first mentees
Wheat Growers Treasurer Kaitlyn Kitzan said Carlie Bowditch from Saskatchewan and Barrt Maayen from Alberta were chosen from a strong […]
Wheat Growers want no more delays in passing Bill C-234
Chair of the Wheat Growers Daryl Fransoo says it’s unfortunate how it once had good momentum but now is stuck. [...]
Canadian farmers upset with stalled Bill C-234
“It really feels like they don’t care about Canadian farmers,” Daryl Fransoo, a Saskatchewan farmer and chair of the Wheat [...]
Ag groups excited to work with new Manitoba Agriculture Minister
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association also issued a statement welcoming Kostyshyn. “The Wheat Growers look forward to working with [...]
Wheat in the fast lane
With the end of the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly in 2012, farmers have more flexibility around when and where they […]