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Saskatchean Farmers Could See Reduced Fees From Canadian Grain Commission

 
The Canadian Grain Commission is planning on a consultation process with farmers and grain companies on a new fee schedule which could include lower rates.
 
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers says the federal agency has a 100 million dollar surplus from excessive charges for grain inspection and weighing over the past few years.
 
The farm group is calling for a producer refund and lower charges.
Grain Commission spokesman Remi Gosselin says the agency will consult with farm groups and grain handling companies on a new fee schedule.
 
Source : CKRM

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Getting closer to planting season means one thing… it’s time to get EVERYTHING ready.

Today didn’t go exactly as planned—we thought we’d be hauling potatoes again, but instead we spent the day digging equipment out of the cellar, hooking up the grain drill, and getting tractors ready to roll. With wheat planting just around the corner, every piece of equipment matters.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a normal day without a few problems… dead batteries, hydraulic issues, and a truck tire that absolutely refused to cooperate. We tried everything—jump packs, bead bazooka, ratchet straps… and eventually had to bring out the “big guns” just to get things moving again.

But that’s farm life—adapt, fix, and keep moving forward.

We’re getting close to go-time. Wheat seed is coming soon, and planting season is right around the corner