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In Brief… – for Apr. 1, 2010

Fraud alert: An R. M. of De Salaberry man selling a vehicle was hoodwinked out of $1,500 by an overseas scam artist who sent a money-gram for more than the purchase price and requested a refund for the difference. Although the vendor waited until the payment had cleared the bank before complying, it was later
Cereals, Dairy cattle, Livestock, News, Oilseeds

New CAFTA Head Wants To Get Along

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“I’m positive that with some discussion, we get a better understanding of each other. It works around here.” – STAN EBY Stan Eby hopes to replace the long-standing tensions between export-oriented farm groups and the supply-managed sector with a more positive relationship that respects the goals of both sides. Eby, a longtime Ontario cattle producer,
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In Briefs continued from page 2 – for Jan. 28, 2010

Field trip: Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz is back from an agricultural trade mission to Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala and the United States. In Mexico he announced a $5-million investment under the Canada Brand Initiative to boost the Mexican appetite and raise consumer awareness of Canadian foods. “This initiative will further connect the Canadian maple leaf and
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

Ballots In The Mail For MCGA Election

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“The best thing I could hope for is that as soon as a person gets a ballot they mark it and send it back.” – BILL ROSS Six farmers – four incumbents and two others – are running to fill four directors’ seats around the Manitoba Canola Growers Association’s (MCGA) board table. The incumbents seeking
News, Oilseeds

Chinese Demand Blackleg-Free Canola

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China’s demand that Canada start delivering certified blackleg-free canola starting Nov. 15 will be tough to fulfil because the fungus disease is common here, says Canola Council of Canada president JoAnne Buth. But she says the Canadian government and canola industry are working hard to restore access to one of Canada’s major canola customers. Last
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MCGA contemplates some big changes to organization

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“I’d like to rebuild a better relationship with the MCGA corporation and the members – the farmers.” –Rob Pettinger The Manitoba Canola Growers Association’s (MCGA) is on the cusp of several major changes. MCGA members passed five resolutions at their annual meeting here Feb. 3, including one to limit the number of terms a director
News, Oilseeds

Resolution To Keep Advance Office In Carman Too Late

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Efforts to keep the Canadian Canola Growers Association’s (CCGA) cash advance office in Carman appear to be in vain. Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) members attending their annual meeting here Feb. 3 passed a resolution instructing the association to lobby the CCGA to “leave the office in the Carman area…” The office has been there
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

Farmers split over revenue cap excess

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“This is an excellent opportunity for Western Grains Research to share its vision of what could be done with this money. “ – Doug Robertson Farm groups continue to disagree over what to do with the $59.8 million the railways owe them after overcharging to ship grain in 2007-08. Last week the Western Canadian Wheat
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Grain Growers of Canada enjoy lobbying success

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“I personally cannot remember a time over the last decade that our issues have been the government’s issues.” – Ross Ravelli Grain Growers of Canada members revelled in their lobbying successes and plotted strategy for ongoing battles at their recent annual meeting here. “I personally cannot remember a time over the last decade that our
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Who is the Grain Growers of Canada?

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The Grain Growers of Canada was founded in 2000 to represent grain growers, through their respective associations, across Canada. The initial members were the Alberta Barley Commission, Atlantic Grains Council, Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission, Ontario Corn Producers’ Association, Ontario Soybean Growers, Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association and Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association. Since then all

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