Canadian Grain Commission Archives - Page 15 of 17

Canada Bread has been complaining that since the CWB was dismantled, sourcing consistent quality of wheat has been difficult.

Canadian Wheat Board is missed

Changes to Canadian grading and specification systems causing concerns

By Lee Hart June 3, 2016

Oh, boy… the Canadian Wheat Board may be coming back! Not likely, I am just being an alarmist, but it was interesting to read in our sister pub — the Western Seducer — where some bread manufacturers are mourning the loss of some features the CWB offered. I haven’t heard too many complaints about the […] Read more

Boundary Loading Group’s producer car loading facility at Darlingford, Man., about 20 km west of Morden, loads 120-130 producer cars per year. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)

Crops

Window open wider for comment on CGC licensing moves

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 21, 2016

Facing “requests from stakeholders,” the Canadian Grain Commission has granted them a 12-week extension on its deadline for comments on plans to license feed mills, producer car loading sites and grain agents. The deadline, previously June 3, is now Aug. 31, the commission said in a release Friday. Input is being sought from producer railway […] Read more

Crops, Features

New class coming for 29 wheats

More than two dozen older Hard Red Spring wheat varieties are being reclassified

By Lee Hart April 20, 2016

Western Canadian farmers won’t have to make any major new decisions on wheat varieties this year, but come the spring of 2018 they will have to pay attention to whether some of their tried and true varieties have been moved to a different class. Creating a new classification for some long standing wheat varieties that […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Wheat class changes for 2016

By Lee Hart April 20, 2016

While it is the hard red spring (CWRS) varieties that capture most of the attention as the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) introduces some new wheat classifications effective in 2018, there are some changes taking place for the 2016 growing season. Starting this year, effective August 1, 2016, the CGC is changing the name (and moving […] Read more

Features, Marketing

New online grain trading platform

Ag Exchange Group wants to match up farmers with grain buyers more efficiently

By Lilian Schaer March 16, 2016

Developers of a new online grain trading system are hoping the technology will simplify the buying and selling of grains, and help expand export markets in the process. A desire to help growers focus their time more effectively and do a better job of bringing buyers and sellers together led Ag Exchange Group Inc. of […] Read more

Cereals, Features

Specialty oats take extra patience

Growing gluten-free oats can pay a premium, but it takes extra time and planning

By Angela Lovell February 29, 2016

There are more and more gluten-free products on store shelves these days, which is good news for Zenneth Faye’s two daughters. Their intolerance to gluten was a factor in their father’s decision to look at growing gluten-free oats three years ago on his farm near Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Faye also had a piece of land […] Read more

Crops, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Changes to CGC’s Western wheat classes coming Aug. 1

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News January 15, 2016

Come Aug. 1, Western Canada will get a new ninth milling wheat class, Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR), that’s expected to open up opportunities for higher-yielding wheats, while preserving the quality reputation of the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) classes. U.S. Dark Northern Spring varieties Faller, Prosper and Elgin […] Read more

It’s important to use the right sieves when figuring out dockage in wheat or canola.

Crops, Features

Digging into the details of dockage

Dockage can be an expensive issue on your farm. Learn what it is and how it’s measured

By Lisa Guenther November 18, 2015

Your grain is in the bin but your job is far from over. Now it’s time to sell that crop. But how do you know you’re getting a fair shake at the local elevator? A little knowledge can go a long way, and so we took a look at the dockage procedures for wheat and […] Read more

Crops, News

Protect grain sales against non-payment

The FNA's Market Power Assurance program can insure you potentially risky sales

By Leeann Minogue November 18, 2015

While the Farmers of North America’s forays into fertilizer production (Project N) and distribution (Genesis) have been getting a lot of attention, the FNA have also launched another program that might be useful on your farm. The FNA’s Market Power Assurance program protects farmers when the buyer does not pay. “It’s interesting how many farmers you […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops

Huge weekly canola deliveries In latest CGC report

By GFM Network News November 3, 2015

Winnipeg/Commodity News Service Canada – ‘A lack of significant farmer selling’ has been a common talking point from analysts whenever they’ve had to account for some unexplained strength in the canola market in recent weeks. However, that line may need to be retired, as the official data tells a different story. According to Canadian Grain […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybeans rise on export optimism; corn, wheat nearly flat

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle and hogs slide back

FCC-led coalition to invest $5 billion into agriculture innovation

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