Grain Farmers

• Southern Alberta crops producing low yields as ‘dismal’ harvest begins

  The province's latest crop report shows as of July 25, just 29.2 per cent of crops in the south region were rated in good to excellent condition.

  Consumer

  Aug 2, 2023
  
• Southern Alberta farmers optimistic heading into harvest

  Despite the summer's high temperatures, southern Alberta farmers are pleased so far with their crop yields.

  Features

  Aug 16, 2022
  
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• New Saskatchewan report says grain contracts favour buyers

  A new report says grain purchase contracts are heavily tilted in favour of grain buyers, putting Saskatchewan farmers at a disadvantage.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
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• Manitoba farmer urges others to step up security after $40K canola theft

  Manitoba farmers are already struggling with price increases on necessities like fuel and fertilizer, and now they may have to look out for grain theft as well.

  Crime

  Mar 21, 2022
• Many Saskatchewan farmers unable to fill grain contracts: industry survey

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says more than 200 producers responded to its survey, highlighting the significant impact drought had on the industry.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Feds, farmers, remain far apart over impact of carbon tax on grain growers

  Todd Lewis, chair of the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan, said the numbers don't make sense to him, with some of his farmers spending upwards of $10,000 in carbon tax on grain drying.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2020
• Alberta wheat and barley farmers will ‘take all the positive hype’ during pandemic

  Grain prices have jumped a bit since the pandemic began but it's not just because people are baking and eating up a storm.

  Consumer

  May 7, 2020
• Nutrien shutting down Rocanville, Sask. potash mine due to CN Rail strike

  Production will be curtailed at Nutrien’s Rocanville operations in Saskatchewan for two weeks due to the CN Rail strike.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2019
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• CN Rail strike threatens grain exports as work stoppage steers into 7th day

  As of Monday, more than thirty vessels were waiting at Canada's West Coast to load grain shipments to be shipped to overseas buyers.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2019
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• Union calls on Trudeau government to buy back Canadian Wheat Board from Saudi interests

  The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees is calling on the Canadian government to buy back the Canadian Wheat Board, which was sold to an agriculture investment group in 2015. 

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2018