Canadian and U.S. Grain Sectors Prepare for New Marketing Environment
Marketwire (Canada) -- WINNIPEG, MB & WASHINGTON, DC -- July 30, 2012 -- Wheat, durum, and barley producers in Canada and the United States are asking important questions about cross-border trade following the removal of the mandatory marketing requirement for western Canadian farmers on August 1. A new website, launched today by a working group of Canadian and U.S. non-profit and trade organizations, hopes to provide some answers.The website, http://canada-usgrainandseedtrade.info, provides a detailed frequently asked questions (FAQs) section and industry news. Visitors can also submit comments and additional questions through the website.
"The new grain marketing environment is good news for wheat, durum, and barley producers on both sides of the border," said Richard Phillips, Executive Director of the Grain Growers of Canada. "The site will help producers better understand how to navigate through these changes and market their grain across the border."
On August 1, 2012, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act takes effect in Canada, and the cross-border system for wheat, durum, and barley will work the same as it already does for other commodities, such as canola and pulses. The changes to Canada's marketing environment will provide new opportunities for U.S. and Canadian producers to move grain across the border, in both directions.
"The information on this site will help producers who might consider delivering their grain across the border understand market differences," said Shannon Schlecht, Director of Policy with U.S. Wheat Associates. "Key questions are answered for U.S. and Canadian producers, including how to find a buyer, how wheat will be graded, and requirements for crossing the border."
Export licenses will not be needed to deliver or market wheat, durum, or barley from Canada, but U.S. and Canadian grain crossing the border will still be subject to the respective and applicable customs and import regulations, such as phytosanitary requirements.
"People on both sides of the border have many questions on the new marketing changes and their implications," said Dennis Stephens, Executive Secretary of the Canada Grains Council. "We focused on starting to answer those questions on grading, contracts, and pricing, among others, to provide transparency and facilitate cross-border trade."
"It is great to see so many key grower and industry stakeholders come together for this effort," said Gary C. Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the North American Export Grain Association. "We plan to update the site frequently and we strongly encourage growers and industry to contact us through the website with their comments, questions, and suggestions."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Grain Growers of Canada
Richard Phillips
Executive Director
+1 (613) 233-9954
U.S. Wheat Associates
Shannon Schlecht
Director of Policy
+1 (703) 650-0244
Canada Grains Council
Dennis Stephens
Executive Secretary
+1 (204) 925-2130
North American Export Grain Association
Gary C. Martin
President and Chief Executive Officer
+1 (202) 682-4030
Source: Western Canadian Wheat Growers Assoc.
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