Manitoba farmers brace for ‘catastrophe unfolding’ as potential railway stoppage looms
“This will shut down not just agriculture, but the whole economy — everybody will feel it,” Jochum said, as he...
Railroad Lockout Remains for CPKC
Gunter Jochum, a farmer in Manitoba and president of the Wheat Growers Association, told DTN on Thursday he just started...
Grain farmers and pork producers bearing the brunt of rail stoppage
Or farmers might have been forced to dump grain on the ground, exposed to the elements, which could lead to...
Prime Minister calls on railways and the union to reach a deal
The Wheat Growers Association (WGA) points out that Canadian agriculture contributes $150B to our GDP and say its appalling that...
Opinion: Rail strike shows a shameful response by government
“It is shocking that the Minister of Labour will not use the tools available to him, including Sec 107 of the...
Wheat Growers president says government, railways, and workers must ‘get their act together’
The president of the Wheat Growers Association says the federal government should take a more active role in ensuring that...
Membership crisis rocks Cereals Canada
The Wheat Growers Association has attacked the plans for the GATE, highlighting the large amounts of vacant office space in...
Wheat growers question need for new building
The Wheat Growers want to take this opportunity to change the narrative on how your money is being spent as...
Farmers will take hit from capital gains tax changes, Commons committee told
“This policy inadvertently targets farmers who produce food to meet domestic and global demand and, as small businesses that are...
Gunter Jochum Presents to Finance Committee re: Capital Gains Tax
WG President Gunter Jochum presenting to the Federal Finance Committee re: capital gains tax and its implications on family farm.