Farmranger and silverback, Gains leaders might be what's paid in the American market, or what would be paid as an incentive to get Canadian farmers to give up the board so that losses could be recouped. The multinationals must just seeth at having to deal with farmers who have some measure of control over their marketing. This would be why it was so great for them to buy up the pools.
Grain prices are also higher there because there is higher government payments for grain in export markets allowing grain prices to be higher for domestic. If either of our liberal or conservative governments over the years had what it takes to stand up to American trading practices the ratio of our costs and returns might be different for domestic grains.
Anyone have any ideas concerning where these companies have stood on the many American attempts to shut the board down?
craig, have another look at this part of my earlier post, Contrary to your opinion I can see where they are compelling.
"Craig, I mentioned the impact on domestic feeders a couple of times in earlier posts. It may be argued that there are benefits to a pile of cheap grain for our cows and pigs and chickens, it might also be argued that our domestic users should try to use the market place to get returns which will cover the cost of having their domestic suppliers supply them.
As a grain grower I understand that my neighbours with livestock aren't getting good enough returns. I also understand that it isn't the grain growers responsibility. If society wants meat in the market let them pay for it, and not just all the processing and packageing and advertising in between. "
Grain prices are also higher there because there is higher government payments for grain in export markets allowing grain prices to be higher for domestic. If either of our liberal or conservative governments over the years had what it takes to stand up to American trading practices the ratio of our costs and returns might be different for domestic grains.
Anyone have any ideas concerning where these companies have stood on the many American attempts to shut the board down?
craig, have another look at this part of my earlier post, Contrary to your opinion I can see where they are compelling.
"Craig, I mentioned the impact on domestic feeders a couple of times in earlier posts. It may be argued that there are benefits to a pile of cheap grain for our cows and pigs and chickens, it might also be argued that our domestic users should try to use the market place to get returns which will cover the cost of having their domestic suppliers supply them.
As a grain grower I understand that my neighbours with livestock aren't getting good enough returns. I also understand that it isn't the grain growers responsibility. If society wants meat in the market let them pay for it, and not just all the processing and packageing and advertising in between. "
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