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Producer Car History

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Farmers gained the right to load their own grain in May 1902 through an amendment to the Manitoba Grain Act, after it became apparent elevator companies and the railways conspired to prevent farmers loading cars themselves. The amendment introduced the “Car Order Book” – allocating cars on a first-come, first-served basis. The Canadian Pacific Railway
Cereals, Crops

And The Winner Is…

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Seed of the Year is proud to announce AC Metcalfe, a two-row malting barley variety, as the winner of Seed of the Year -West. AC Metcalfe, developed by Bill Legge at AAFC Brandon, received full registration in 1997, and was an advance in agronomic, disease resistance and quality traits in a two-row malting barley variety.
Cereals, Crops

Canada Wheat Board Raises Grain Export Target

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Warm, dry late-harvest weather partially salvaged Western Canada’s small, low-quality crops of wheat and barley, raising harvest and export prospects, a top Canadian Wheat Board official said Oct. 29. The board expects to export up to 15.8 million tonnes of wheat and barley in the current 2010-11 crop year, up about five per cent from
Cereals, Crops

Cwb Announces Grain Handlers Of The Year For 2010

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The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) has awarded four grain-handling facilities with its “Grain Handler of the Year” designation, recognizing excellence in the grain companies that serve farmers. “Acknowledging our grain industry partners’ expertise, high performance and commitment is at the core of this awards program,” said Ian White, CWB president and CEO. “We all work
Cereals, Opinion

Critical CWB Activity May Be Its Most Important

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Another Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) director election is upon us and it seems a bit quiet so far. Considering the acrimonious position of the Conservative government on the CWB and its past meddling in its affairs, one almost expects some more political mischief from them sooner or later. On the other hand if they do
Cereals, Opinion

Vote For CWB

The time has come when the wheat and barley producers of Western Canada will again be voting if they wish to retain the single desk (the Canadian Wheat Board – CWB) as their marketer or perhaps the majority will vote to turn that function over to the corporate grain trade. When the Harper government came
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

In Brief… – for Oct. 7, 2010

Deer ticks now across province:The deer ticks known to harbour the bacteria that cause Lyme disease can now be found throughout Manitoba, including their “well-established” population in the southeast, according to U of M entomologist Terry Galloway. Until this season’s fieldwork is done, it’s not known if deer tick populations have also “established” themselves in
Cereals, Crops

Bumper Australian Crop To Strain Rail Links

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Australia’s biggest wheat harvest in nearly a decade threatens to strain a creaky rail network and delay grain shipments just as buyers look to the country to plug global supply gaps caused by a Russian export ban. The logjam, reminiscent of a scramble by exporters early in 2009 to fill orders immediately after the harvest
Cereals, Crops

Viterra To Take Over AWB Grain Business?

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Agrium Inc. is considering whether to keep or sell the grain-handling and marketing unit of takeover target AWB Ltd., a top Agrium official said Sept. 15. Agrium, North America’s leading retailer of fertilizer and chemicals and other farm products, is in the process of buying AWB for A$1.2 billion (C$1.15 billion). AWB, formerly the Australian
Cereals, Opinion

Feed Barley Exports Create Opportunities – for Sep. 23, 2010

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Extreme volatility in world grain prices has created significant price opportunities for Prairie farmers. While the dramatic market swings have presented new possibilities, it’s not easy to decide what to do – especially if your crop is not harvested. The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) has been active during this period, working to maximize producer returns

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