David Hunt, the new Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission, is well known and respected in Manitoba agricultural circles, where he has worked in both the private sector and with Manitoba Agriculture for many years. He’s less well-known west of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, so I popped by the CGC’s headquarters today to do an […] Read more
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Grain commission revokes GFI licenses
Global Foods and Ingredients shut down operations May 7
UPDATED – to include new information from the Canadian Grain Commision – May 16, 2024 – 1305 CST WINNIPEG — The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked six licenses for Global Food and Ingredients, a plant-based and plant protein company with facilities in Saskatchewan. The CGC pulled the licenses as of May 16. “We’ve revoked Global […] Read more
Who is Canada’s new chief grain commissioner?
When word came that the new chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission was about to be announced, I expected a recognizable name. Perhaps it would be a prominent farmer and farm leader or maybe someone with extensive experience in farm policy or someone from the grain trade. When the name David Hunt was announced, […] Read more
Canadian Grain Commission appoints new chief
Glacier FarmMedia – Longtime Manitoba civil servant David Hunt has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission the federal government announced today. “I have no doubt that Mr. Hunt’s leadership experience and commitment to a competitive, innovative, and resilient agriculture sector will ensure Canada continues to be recognized as a leading producer, processor, […] Read more
Food researcher adds more to her resume
Research into “underutilized” prairie fruits and berries to help identify healthy components and to increase farm production
Some researchers hide in their laboratories and behind the printed words of academic papers. Chamali Kodikara isn’t suited for that sort of introverted life. “I really like to do the other stuff as well,” said Kodikara in an interview after she learned she had been elected vice-president of competitions for the Institution of the Chicago-based […] Read more
Farmers urged to be ‘pushy’ on grain commission
Industry leaders say sector must identify areas of agreement as the federal government continues its Grain Act review
SASKATOON — Farmers need to get their act together if they want to influence the Canada Grain Act review, says a farm leader. “We need to identify the areas of broad support and what we agree on,” Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission director Brett Halstead said during the Canada Grain Act Summit 2024, an event organized […] Read more
Canadian Grain Commission revokes licenses for Zeghers Seed Inc.
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has revoked the licenses of Manitoba grain company Zeghers Seed Inc. Zeghers Seed (also known as Zeghers Canada) held a grain dealer license and a primary elevator license in Holland, Manitoba. The CGC requires grain companies to backstop their operations with either a bond, a letter of […] Read more
Canadian wheat receives high marks from customers
Farmers who recently participated in an international tour say the buyers they talked to were impressed by crop's quality
SASKATOON — A group of farmers has returned from Cereals Canada’s New Crop Trade and Technical Missions with a renewed sense of pride. “As I heard several times, there’s no other grain like Canadian grain,” said Dean Hubbard, a grower who farms southeast of Claresholm, Alta. Related stories: End users are picky on crop varieties […] Read more
Farmers urged to make sure decision-makers hear them
Farmers need the best lobbyists to get up close and personal with the politicians, regulators, officials, presidents, vice-presidents and regional managers who affect their lives. The good thing is that they’re cheap. As discussed in a story on page 15 in this week’s paper, the head of CropLife Canada says that farmers are the best […] Read more
Wheat growers question HVK
WINNIPEG — Wheat growers in Saskatchewan want to know why hard vitreous kernels are still used as a grading factor for Hard Red Spring Wheat. If it doesn’t serve a purpose except for unnecessary downgrades at the elevator, some producers say, then the industry should get rid of it. “HVK has been around as a […] Read more
