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CGC suspends W.A. Grain’s licenses to month-end
The firm, with facilities in Saskatchewan and Alberta, can't buy or sell grain in the interim

Virtual town hall on federal Grain Act set for Friday
Time is running out on consultations, but the April 23 event gives farmers a chance to provide input

Carbon tax rebate on grain drying fuels coming
Jim Carr reiterates Bibeau's pledge from last week

Prairie farm slapped with plant breeders’ rights infringement penalties
Farmers need to know who they are buying seed from to avoid potentially significant costs

Push on to prevent strike at Port of Montreal
A work stoppage that could start March 20 would disrupt containerized grain exports

Grain handler group seeks Vancouver port governance overhaul
The WGEA, whose members ship most of Western Canada's grain, complain the port is in a conflict of interest as both developer and regulator

Provinces’ feet held to fire on AgriStability
Ministers' meeting co-chairs push for progress to allow changes to be made retroactive for 2020

Bibeau says government committed to federal plant breeding
Seed royalty consultations stalled

Bibeau promises help to farmers on rising carbon tax
Funds expected to help farmers cut emissions

CWB class-action suit a step closer to litigation
Manitoba Court of Appeal overrules lower court, allows case to seek certification
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.