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Below is an index of recent press releases and issues regarding the Canadian Grain Industry:
Farmers Hopeful Canada Will Join Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
08/23/2010
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Farmers Urge Federal Government to Invest in Research and Food Safety
08/17/2010
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Grain Growers of Canada Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultation
08/17/2010
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Letter to Minister Day Expressing Concern on Removal of Pest Control Label Access System
08/10/2010
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Letter of Congratulations to Minister Chuck Strahl
08/06/2010
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Grain Growers Pleased Hon. Chuck Strahl Named as New Minister of Transport
08/06/2010
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Letter to Premier Wall in Support of Raising Disaster Assistance Cap
08/05/2010
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Safety Net Programs Must Not Interrupt Trade say Grain Growers
08/04/2010
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Grain Growers Presentation to Agriculture Ministers Meeting
07/14/2010
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Grain Growers want to work with Gov't on Sask Carbon Program
07/14/2010
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Spring Session of Parliament Delivers Mixed Results for Farmers
06/23/2010
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Hard Work Pays Off for Farmers on Colombia Free Trade Deal
06/22/2010
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Farmers Urge Senate to Pass Canada-Colombia Free Trade
06/14/2010
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Grain Growers Congratulate Allen Oberg on Election as CWB Chair
06/04/2010
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Letter by Grain Growers in Support of Renewable Fuels Standard Regulations
06/04/2010
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Concerns over CWB election reform unwarranted say Grain Growers
05/25/2010
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Letter to Minister Toews on Integrated Crop Input Security Protocol
05/25/2010
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Letter to Michael Ignatieff on Modernizing CWB Elections
05/25/2010
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Congratulations for Laurent Pellerin
05/19/2010
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Changes to CWB Act welcomed by farmers
05/14/2010
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Liberal farm policy has room for improvement
05/05/2010
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Grain Growers submission to Rail Freight Service Review Panel
04/30/2010
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Parliamentary cooperation reason for optimism
04/23/2010
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Proposed legislation threatens Canadian farmers
04/16/2010
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Grain Growers pleased with progress on ethanol
04/08/2010
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Letter to Conservative MPs regarding Bill C-474
04/08/2010
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Grain Growers comment on changes to shrink and moisture
03/30/2010
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Grain Growers welcome Liberal initiative on Colombia
03/29/2010
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Grain Growers call for more constructive debate at Ag Committee
03/18/2010
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Letter to Agriculture Committee
03/18/2010
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FIA pushes Grains Innovation Round Table on public research
02/17/2010
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PMRA Clarifies Pesticide Safety
02/04/2010
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Grain Growers Congratulate new Ontario Agriculture Minister
01/26/2010
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CCGA and GGC comment on PPIP regulations
01/25/2010
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Grain Growers ask Federal Government to Modernize Canadian Wheat Board
01/25/2010
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100,000 Farmers Want Research Dollars Restored
01/20/2010
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Grain Growers ask PMRA for Assistance
12/22/2009
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Young Farmers Approve of Access to Family Leaves
11/24/2009
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Ontario Regulations Could Harm Agrifood Processors
11/06/2009
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Farmers Pleased With Access to Benefits
11/03/2009
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Grain Growers Testify on Canada - Colombia Free Trade
10/29/2009
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Grain Growers Approve Grain Commission Regulatory Changes
10/27/2009
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Health Minister Encouraged to Update PMRA Regulations
10/02/2009
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Grain Growers Pleased with Rail Service Review Panel
09/24/2009
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Shippers Feeling Railroaded
09/24/2009
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Grain Growers Pre-Budget Submission on Public Research and Seed Tax Credits
09/23/2009
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Grain Growers Testimony on Rail Sidings
09/17/2009
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Grain Growers Testify on Need for Public Research and Increasing Use of Seed
09/16/2009
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Grain Growers Demand 'Sound Science' in Regulatory Process
08/24/2009
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Grain Growers Support Research in Fertilizers
08/13/2009
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Farmers Applaud Proactive Measures to Combat New, Destructive Strain of Wheat Rust
07/09/2009
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Grain Growers Call on Minister to Ensure Safety Net Money Flows
06/12/2009
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Grain Growers of Canada warn government to get safety nets ready
06/12/2009
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Canadian Farmers Push for Resumption of WTO Negotiations
06/10/2009
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Grain Growers and Canola Growers want Improved Process for Generic Registrations
06/05/2009
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Grain Growers Pleased with Ignatieff's Perspective on Trade
06/05/2009
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Grain Growers and CAAR Reiterate Call for Security Upgrades
05/29/2009
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Farmers Pleased with Progress on Columbia and Peru Free Trade Agreements
05/22/2009
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Canadian, Australian and US Farm Groups Want Biotech Wheat
05/14/2009
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New Federal Agricultural Research Funding Welcomed by Farmers
05/13/2009
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Grain Growers Applaud Launch of Canada-EU Free Trade Negotiations
05/11/2009
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Moroccan\Canadian Trade Talks - Like a Hand and Glove
04/18/2009
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Prairie Oat Growers join Grain Growers of Canada
04/03/2009
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Grain Growers Disappointed in the Premature Death of Bill C-13
04/02/2009
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Biofuel Regulations Need to Be a Priority
03/13/2009
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Canadian Young Farmers Forum Join Grain Growers of Canada
03/04/2009
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Grain Growers Call For Review at Canadian Wheat Board
02/17/2009
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Grain Growers Demand Dollars for Public Research
02/10/2009
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Western Farmers Demand Governments Prepare for Crop Disaster
02/05/2009
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Grain Growers Applaud Trade Initiatives
01/26/2009
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Grain Growers Challenge Western Grains Research Foundation
01/23/2009
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Capital Cost Allowance Could Help Spur Farm Machinery Upgrades
01/13/2009
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Grain Growers call on Ontario to use Science in Decision Making
01/13/2009
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Grain Growers call on Provinces to push for WTO
01/12/2009
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Grain Growers call for Action on West Coast Labour Problems
12/19/2008
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Grain Growers share 2009 Wish List
12/19/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Elect New President and Set Priorities for 2009
12/18/2008
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Alberta Pulse Growers join Grain Growers of Canada
09/12/2008
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Grain Growers support analysis of North American ethanol market
09/10/2008
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Election Primer
09/09/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Demand Political Parties Give Prominence to Agriculture in Platforms
09/08/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Express Frustration over Failure of WTO talks in Geneva, Switzerland
07/29/2008
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Grain Growers Urge Canadian Government to Keep the Momentum Building to a Successful Outcome at WTO
07/25/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Call For Improved Trade Regulations
07/14/2008
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2,4-D an Important Input for Canadian Farmers
06/23/2008
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WTO Deal Important to Farmers
06/20/2008
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Grain Growers Encourage Bio-fuels in Alberta
06/20/2008
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Grain Growers Want Quick Action on Wheat and Barley Check-offs
06/19/2008
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Grain Growers Urge Senate to Pass Biofuels Bill
06/17/2008
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Grain Growers Support Farmers in Developing Countries
06/15/2008
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Grain Growers Support Adventitious Presence
06/08/2008
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Grain Growers and Other Farm Groups Support Bio-Fuels Legislation
05/28/2008
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Grain Growers and Agri-Retailers Call for Bio-Security Parity
05/27/2008
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Grain Growers Call for Carbon Credits
05/26/2008
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Grain Transportation Woes Need Immediate Attention
03/27/2008
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Grain Growers Concerned over cost of Bio-Security
02/27/2008
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Letter to Hon. Gerry Ritz and Hon. John Baird regarding Canadian farmers and the responsible use of fertilizers
02/26/2008
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Plant Nutrients Council Presentation
02/20/2008
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Manitoba Politicians help Prairie Farmers
02/20/2008
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Decision to Remove KVD will spur Greater Investment in Wheat Research and Development
02/12/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Support Changes to the Canadian Grain Commission
02/01/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Support Changes to the Canadian Grain Commission
02/01/2008
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Grain Growers want smarter regulations for food
01/26/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Demand Open Dialogue on Barley Marketing
01/18/2008
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Canadian agricultural exporters seek ambitious outcome at WTO negotiations
01/09/2008
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Grain Growers of Canada Call on Minister Ritz to Move Quickly on Choice for Barley
11/27/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada Elect New Executive and Set Priorities for 2008
11/23/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada Pleased with Throne Speech
10/17/2007
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Grain Growers call for Ag Ministers to Finalize New Safety Nets
10/01/2007
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New Alberta Farm Group Joins Grain Growers of Canada
08/31/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada Pleased with Continued Push for Increased Farm Income through Market Choice in Barley
08/30/2007
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25% Jump in Grain and Oilseed Income Positive, but More Work Needed - Grain Growers of Canada
08/27/2007
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Congratulatory letter to Minister Strahl
08/24/2007
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Congratulatory letter to Minister Ritz
08/24/2007
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GGC and Alberta Barley Commission call for early implementation to help malting companies
05/22/2007
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Grain Growers and Alberta Barley Commission comment on changes to CWB Act
05/07/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada Demand Answers For CAIS Problems
05/02/2007
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GGC suggests improvements to Production Insurance
04/27/2007
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Grain Growers call for legislation to end rail disputes
04/12/2007
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Grain Growers Ask for Calm in a Rising Sea of Rhetoric
04/03/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada call for an August 1st start to an Open Barley Market
03/28/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada presentation to the Standing Committee of Agriculture and Agri-Food - Business Risk Management
03/27/2007
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Grain Growers and Fertilizer Institute call for end of rail strike.
02/21/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada Comment on the Manitoba Plebiscite and Federal Wheat Plebiscite
01/18/2007
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Grain Growers of Canada Pleased With Barley Plebiscite
01/13/2007
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OUI Task Force Sees Opportunities for Producer
12/15/2006
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Grain Growers of Canada Elect New President
12/11/2006
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Grain Growers of Canada Appoint New Executive Director
11/17/2006
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Grain Growers Disappointed in current WTO Negotiations on Agriculture
06/01/2006
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Grain Growers Welcomes Strahl’s Plans to spend Agriculture Envelope as a Positive Sign
05/19/2006
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The Grain Growers of Canada Respond to Federal Budget Announcement
05/02/2006
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Grain Growers Outline Plan to Improve Returns for Producers
04/04/2006
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