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Cereals, Opinion

Wheat Growers Oppose Wheat Board Vessel Purchase

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Ashocking announcement has erased all doubt as to the level of contempt that the Canadian Wheat Board holds for western farmers. The CWB purchased two brand-new ships for the purpose of transporting grain on the Great Lakes. Farmers with no choice in the matter will finance the $65-million purchase over four years. At the CWB’s
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CWB Is Buying Boats

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The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) defended its controversial decision to buy into the Great Lakes shipping fleet last week, saying it will ultimately mean higher returns for farmers. The board’s goal is not only to get the best returns for farmers, but to cut their costs too, said CWB chair Allen Oberg. Oberg said the
Cereals, Opinion

The Business Case For Farmers Owning Lake Freighters

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The Canadian Wheat Board has decided to purchase two lake vessels, based on a very strong business case that will result in significant economic benefits for Prairie farmers. This investment will generate revenue for decades to come, and pay for itself many times over – just as CWB ownership of rail hopper cars has done.
Cereals, News

Cwb President Reappointed For Three Years

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Agriculture Minister and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Gerry Ritz has reappointed Ian White as president and chief executive officer (CEO), and David Carefoot as a director of the Canadian Wheat Board. “I am pleased Mr. White and Mr. Carefoot have agreed to continue serving western Canadian farmers,” said Minister Ritz. “As president and
Cereals, Opinion

Letters – for Nov. 18, 2010

Dogs in a truck offence – offensive Just when a person is thinking that the urban-rural gap cannot get any wider– Dr. Terry Whiting is quoted in a Manitoba Co-operatorarticle concerning Manitoba’s new animal rights and welfare rules. In the specific quote of concern “Sheriff” Whiting informs us that driving a pickup truck with a
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CWB Turns 75 Years Old

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“This milestone is particularly significant to many international customers, who view our longevity as a sign of stability in an often volatile world market environment.” – CWB CHAIRMAN ALLEN OBERG The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) turned 75 years old July 5. Loved by some and despised by others, its future is far from clear. The
Cereals, Crops

CWB, China Ink Wheat Agreement

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“This agreement is a significant achievement for western Canadian farmers in a very competitive market.” – CWB CEO IAN WHI TE China has been an important wheat customer for Canada over the years, but not so much recently as it strived for greater food self-sufficiency. But a memorandum of agreement signed July 3 in Shanghai
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Rail Revenue Cap Going Up Seven Per Cent

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“Farmers are already overpaying the railways so this extra seven per cent just adds insult to injury.” – JOHN LYONS Western farmers are likely to pay more to ship their grain by rail in the new crop year starting Aug. 1 due to higher railway operating costs. Many farmers believe they already pay too much.
Cereals, Crops

CWB Returns $7.1 Billion To Farmers

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“As we go forward we recognize it’s something we have to keep our eye on… to manage them (costs) to a reasonable… cost per tonne.” – BRITA CHELL Western Canadian grain farmers earned a near-record $7.1 billion from sales made through the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) in the 2008-09 crop year that ended last July
Cereals, Opinion

“Voluntary CWB” code words for open market

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As the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association continues to agitate for a voluntary CWB (“Volunteer CWB would be democratic,” Feb. 18), they need to ask themselves one question. If such a thing was workable for farmers, why would it not be in place today? The CWB is a single-desk marketing organization. Without a single desk,

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