REGINA — North West Terminal Ltd. in Unity, Sask. has idled its grain elevator after several years of losses. Its adjacent plant-based fermentation and distillation business remains open. CEO Jason Skinner said there have been significant headwinds the last three years and this year was not any better. The board of directors opted to let […] Read more
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Crop quality looks good so far
Grain commission says it’s still early, but the samples that have arrived are reason to be optimistic
SASKATOON — Keystone Agricultural Producers is encouraging farmers to take advantage of the Canadian Grain Commission’s Harvest Sample Program. Crop quality is variable this year due to some abnormal growing season weather conditions, so it’s hard for a farmer to know how to market their grain. Related stories: “With the collection of samples, (the CGC) […] Read more
Some producers will again miss compensation
Another grain buyer has left farmers unpaid for grain deliveries. And yet again, some producers will be outside of the timelines required for compensation under the Canadian Grain Commission’s licencing and bonding program. This time it’s Purely Canada Foods with its Saskatchewan facilities in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord. Those in the grain trade are not […] Read more
Grain commission revokes Purely Canada licences
REGINA — The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods. The commission said Aug. 28 both dealer and primary elevator licences at the company’s Saskatchewan facilities in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord had been pulled and farmers in all three prairie provinces could be owed money. Farmers should contact the CGC if […] Read more
Canola exports pick up late, keep carryout manageable
Canola exports picked up in the last two months of the crop year, meaning full year exports were close to the figure in Agriculture Canada’s supply and demand report issued in June. As well, domestic use wound up higher than forecast, so the year-end carryout should not be a burdensome factor. Agriculture Canada had forecast […] Read more
CGC pulls grain dealer’s licence after payment complaints
LSM Commodities operates elevators in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and buys grain from producers across the Prairies
WINNIPEG — Kelly Arthurs has never had a problem with non-payment for a grain delivery — until this spring. On May 10, two semi-trucks came to Arthurs’ farm in west-central Saskatchewan and loaded up with red lentils. Arthurs waited weeks for payment from LSM Commodities, a Saskatoon grain dealer, but the cheque never arrived. “Twice […] Read more
Grain commission cancels LSM licence
WINNIPEG — The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licence of LSM Grain Ltd. In a phone message to the Western Producer, a commission spokesperson said the licence was revoked as of 12:01 a.m. July 23. The commission’s website will be updated today to change the status of the Saskatoon grain dealer, which serves the […] Read more
Integrity key for grain export system
The Canada Grain Act and the Canadian Grain Commission are pillars established to serve grain producers. It’s our collective responsibility to ensure that the framework governing grain regulation and oversight prioritizes the interests of the backbone of our industry — farmers. Established in 1912, the Canada Grain Act sets standards for Canada’s grain industry, ensuring […] Read more
Canadian Grain Commission announces grain grading changes
Glacier FarmMedia – MarketsFarm – The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announced several grain grading changes for the 2024-25 crop year to better meet the needs of the domestic grain sector and global buyers. “The Canadian Grain Commission values stakeholder input and is implementing these changes based on feedback from the sector. They will support continued […] Read more
Feds bungle announcement of new chief commissioner
It could have been a demonstration of respect for farmers, the celebration of an institution sworn to protect farmers, an acknowledgement that farm reality happens outside the Nepean sandstone walls and marble hallways of the national and provincial capitals. It would have been great to see it announced at a farm conference this winter, or […] Read more
