Chuck Penner - Post CWB Monopoly Impacts on the Market

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The world almost ended twice in 2012.  Farmers had to beware of the Mayan calendar but also earlier in the year the CWB officially lost it’s monopoly on the sale of wheat in Canada.

Some people predicted armageddon, while others believed that the benefits were huge.  Chuck Penner, LeftField Commodity Research talked to me on the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Regional meeting tour about what he thinks the impact has been on the markets and for Western Canadian farmers in general.

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What do you think?  How much of an impact has the change in the marketing system impacted the decisions on your farm?  Let us know in the comment box below.

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In 2008, I started RealAgriculture.com as a hobby that has turned into a dream come true. Getting a chance to see agriculture across Canada, talking to farmers involved in all facets of agriculture makes me a very lucky person. Along with writing for RealAgriculture.com, I also host RealAg Radio on Rural Radio 147 every weekday at 4:30pm est. @shaunhaney

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