March 27, 2020

Farming innovation helping to meet demand and sustainability goals

While the challenges faced by generations of farmers have changed over time – one tenet remains constant: their dedication to keeping the land and soil healthy, today and in the future. “Regardless of the size of our farms, sustainability is always a top priority and affects every decision we make,” says farmer and policy advocate […]

February 14, 2020

Canadian Agricultural Industry Reacts to Blockades

Director Cherilyn Jolly Nagel speaks to CityNews Edmonton about the impact of the rail blockade.

November 26, 2019

Grain groups seek ‘essential service’ status for rail

“While we’re grateful that the parties have come to an agreement, the federal government needs to take steps to ensure that grain farmers are not held ransom in the future. Rail service should be deemed an essential service,” Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, a Saskatchewan director with the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, said Tuesday.

September 14, 2019

Farmer’s Caught Between Unenforced Agreements, Gamemanship

So, if it’s “a grim year for canola farmers in Canada,” as the CBC says, then it’s also a grim year for wheat farmers. No matter how our wheat is doing, we’re still getting pounded on another major commodity.

June 20, 2019

Entering unchartered territory in trade (dis)agreements

Wheat Growers Director Cherilyn Jolly Nagel talks with RealAgriculture.

June 20, 2019

Wheat growers push Ottawa for action on trade

In a firmly worded June 17 letter to federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association said Ottawa must do more to protect the economic interests of Canada's cereal grain, pulse and oilseed producers.

May 31, 2019

GX on Agriculture Podcast: Director Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel on Fed’s Climate Action Incentive Fund

Director Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Saskatchewan Director on the board of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, talks about the federal government's climate action incentive fund. Listen at 6:20.

March 8, 2019

Don’t Forget Trade, Please

"As Washington whispers about collusion and Ottawa sinks into a scandal that will dominate the media for months pre-election, the economies of the United States and Canada continue to hum along. But I’m concerned they will face disruption if we fail to confront the turmoil that’s brewing in our trading partnership," begins Cherilyn's op-ed piece.

October 25, 2017

#YouCanBeAnything – Oilseed Farmer Cherilyn Nagel Mentorship for Barbie

Cherilyn Nagel took on the role of mentor to our contest winner Jillian, who dreams of being a farmer. Cherilyn shared an inspiring day with Jillian on the farm, collecting samples, driving tractors and learning about crops.

February 10, 2016

Cherilyn Nagel – Helping Canada grow a stronger environment

Saskatchewan farmer Cherilyn Nagel talks about how pesticides and plant biotechnology help ensure her farm is more sustainable than ever.

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