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Alberta Canola Producers' Commission to Provide Online Grain Price Reporting | |
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From the Oct 14, 2009 Issue of Agri-News | |
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| | As of October 5, 2009, the Closing Daily Grain Prices and Reported Feed Grain Prices can be found online at the Alberta Canola Producers' Commission (ACPC) website at www.canola.ab.ca
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In the past, the Alberta Grain Commission (AGC) posted daily updates of the current grain prices on Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development's website. This service has now been taken over by the ACPC as industry organizations continue to embrace leadership opportunities, such as taking on an active role in information sharing. There will be no disruption in service and individuals trying to access the prices from Alberta Agriculture's website will be directed to the ACPC website.
The ACPC, founded in 1989, was the province's first refundable check-off producer organization. Its mandate is to increase the long-term profitability of Alberta canola growers through research, promotional activities, consumer and producer education programs, and policy development. The commission does not regulate nor is it involved with the production, buying or selling of canola.
The AGC is a provincial government agency within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD). AGC is comprised of 10 members appointed by the Minister of ARD - eight producers, and two government employees. A small staff supports the AGC members. This body advises and makes recommendations to the Minister on current and emerging issues and trends in the grain industry.
For more information about the Alberta Grain Commission, call the Ag-Info Centre, toll-free in Alberta at 310-FARM (3276) or visit Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development's website at www.agriculture.alberta.ca
Contact:
Julie Toma, P .Ag.
Associate general manager, AGC
780-427-3080
Rick Taillieu
Grower communications and extension
coordinator, ACPC
780-678-6167 |
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Julie Toma.
This document is maintained by Rita Splawinski.
This information published to the web on October 14, 2009.
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