Marking a century of service

To survive a century is quite an achievement. But our longevity is not what is noteworthy, as you will see as you read about our past. No, our true achievement is our role in the growth of the Canadian grain industry. For 100 years, we have collaborated with Canadian grain producers and other members of

An independent view

The Co-operator began an ambitious project a few months ago, setting out to tell the history behind the Canadian Grain Commission as it celebrates 100 years of service this month. One of the things we discovered early into the effort was that there is a lot of history to tell — the story of how


CGC Enforcing Licensing

Some licensed grain dealers will become licensed primary elevators in the new crop year. The changes follow a Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) review of its licensed grain dealers, CGC spokesman Remi Gosselin said. Licensed primary elevators buy grain from farmers, take delivery of it and store it. Licensed grain dealers buy grain from farmers, but

Resolving grain-grading disputes

Differences of opinion between grain merchants and producers can usually be resolved without difficult confrontations by using the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)’s Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage service. “The 2008 growing season was cool and crops generally were late maturing. Rain and frost in late August and early September could affect crop quality and