
Tag Archives Western Grain Elevator Association

Grain is moving but it will take months to catch up
Canada’s reputation as a reliable grain supplier has taken a hit

Make rail transport an essential service, say crop commissions
Wheat and barley commissions say crop sector can’t afford to have strikes ‘every few years’

To store or sell canola? That is the question
As grain companies try to boost sales in other countries, growers ponder long-term storage

Farm groups blast grain commission for refusing to give back surplus
Federal grain agency plans to spend $90 million on more services, but farm leaders want fees reduced

They just keep coming — another new elevator going up
New 42,000-tonne grain terminal marks G3’s first, but not last, foray into Alberta

Richardson pullout roils canola sector
Alberta Canola backs council, saying its marketing efforts and agronomic support are key to canola’s success

Cash ticket deferral option to remain unchanged

Prince Rupert needs to be part of rail transport revamp
Expanding the northern B.C. port should be a key part of $10.1-billion plan to improve transportation

Railways asking industry to all pull together
To move the coming big crop efficiently will require better co-operation throughout the supply chain, say railway execs

Grain transport problems solved? Not quite
Mandated minimums for grain movement are set to expire this summer — but Alberta crop industry leaders say they’re still needed
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