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2007

November
November 5 CWB wheat shipments through Churchill hit 30-year high
November 1 CWB gains edge in world’s largest beer market
October
October 24 Support a Prairie spaghetti farmer on World Pasta Day, CWB urges Canadians
October 18 CWB responds to inaccurate information on barley prices
October 18 Farmers quick to adopt new wheat varieties
October 3 New CWB podcasts connect farmers to business info
October 2 Initial Payments for 2007-08 crop year increased
September
September 20 Prairie wheat in the spotlight on national stage
September 17 Churchill loads first-ever domestic grain shipment
September 5 Grain shippers file new case against CN Rail service
August
August 30 Statement from CWB board chair on federal government move to appeal barley marketing ruling
August 29 Western Canadian malting barley in high demand
August 27 CWB awards graduate fellowships for 2007
August 22 Farmers load near-record number of producer cars
August 15 Innovative new weather network sprouts from Prairie soil
August 9 CWB to provide funding for organic research and market development
August 2 CWB to request adjustments for 2007-08 initial payments for wheat and durum
August 2 Strong wheat marketing year ends with record durum exports
July
July 31 Farmer control affirmed, CWB to provide maximum value for barley farmers
July 30 CWB expands delivery choice for farmers across the Prairies
July 27 CWB 2007-08 calendar winners showcase beauty of agriculture
July 24 Federal Court hearings to begin on CWB barley issue
July 23 Initial payments for 2006-07 crop year increased
July 20 CWB directors unanimously agree to renewed business relationship with farmers
June
June 21 Survey shows farmers unwilling to risk strong CWB
June 20 Paperless CWB a step closer with launch of e-permits
June 18 CWB seeks judicial review to end barley market uncertainty
June 14 Wet spring lowers Prairie wheat acres, increases barley
June 8 Initial payments for 2006-07 crop year increased
June 8 Grain worth millions leaked on tracks, lost to derailments
May
May 23 Let evolution of CWB continue, board of directors urges
May 14 CWB welcomes ambassador for Peru, one of the world's fastest-growing markets for Prairie grain
May 4 CWB applauds government's free-trade push with Peru, Colombia
April
April 25 New CWB program gives farmers direct role in protecting premium wheat
April 18 CWB director appeals for protection of risk management for farmers
April 12 CWB calls for immediate end to CN Rail strike
April 2 CWB enters major rail dispute seeking flexibility, cost control for farmers
March
March 28 Remarks of Ken Ritter re. barley plebiscite result
March 26 Farmers lose barley value without single desk
March 23 Initial payments for 2006-07 crop year increased
March 23 Strongfield durum program back by popular demand
March 8 CWB asks Minister to produce plan on barley marketing
March 1 CEO sets the record straight: addresses misinformation on Algeria, domestic sales at agriculture committee
February
February 27 CWB enhances accountability, includes performance measures in new annual report
February 26 CWB honours excellence with 2007 Master Grower awards
February 20 Giant global importers share their perspectives: Speakers arrive for GrainWorld 2007
February 16 Farmers welcomed to forums with CWB Directors
February 15 CWB and CIGI invite farmers to weather school
February 12 New CIGI/CWB program promotes prairie barley as food
February 8 Canadian grain industry focuses on the future together
January
January 31 CWB to challenge latest direction order, agrees under protest to pay interim CEO
January 30 CWB credit rating still strong despite downgrade
January 29 CWB on track for strong grain marketing year
January 22 Barley plebiscite meaningless with three options
January 17 CWB says federal promise for wheat vote positive; urges clear questions for plebiscites
January 10 Study shows CWB a major economic force in Canada