Rule of Law Must Prevail Say Wheat Growers
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers are increasingly concerned over the illegal blockades that are stopping rail traffic across Canada. In...
No-surprise budget pleases Sask. farm groups
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association director Daryl Fransoo said the government helps farmers with more than money. “As the Western...
Moving grain focus of meeting between feds, farmers, and railways
“It’s to the point where we’ve heard enough,” said Daryl Fransoo, who farms in the Glaslyn area, about 200 km...
Officials to discuss ways to put and keep grain in high gear to port
Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways have previously announced plans for improved grain movement, but Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association...
Farm groups asking Ottawa to intervene in looming rail strike
“…our markets are questioning whether or not we can meet the buyer demands. Our federal government needs to step up...
Senate finally passes Bill C-49
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association and Grain Growers of Canada are celebrating the Senate’s passage of the Transportation Modernization Act (Bill...
Wheat Growers Welcome Senate Passing Bill C-49
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is pleased that the Senate has finally passed Bill C-49 with its adopted amendments.
Grain Transportation Backlog – Presentation to Ag Committee
Director Daryl Fransoo gives a presentation to the Ag Committee regarding the grain transportation backlog.
Farmers concerned about growing backlog of rail shipments
There’s growing concern from grain shippers and producers that we’ll see a repeat of 2013-14 this year, when a bottleneck...
Rail Bottleneck – Danielle Smith
Daryl Fransoo is a guest on Danielle’s show where they talk about the severe shortage of rail cars that has...