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Rural crime jump has beef producers calling for more police

By Alexis Stockford November 14, 2019

Beef producers in south-central Manitoba want more police presence in response to rising rural crime. The issue spawned a resolution during the Baldur meeting of the Manitoba Beef Producers. Members at the regular district meeting Oct. 30 overwhelmingly supported a call for more police resources in rural areas. Why it matters: Residents from Somerset to[...]

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Manitoba zero-till pioneer inducted into conservation hall of fame

By Geralyn Wichers November 27, 2019

Manitoba farmer Robert (Bob) McNabb called for greater passion for soil as he was inducted into the Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame in Winnipeg, November 13. In his acceptance address, McNabb called on those gathered to approach soil conservation with the same passion as teenage, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. “If we could get on[...]

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New title and new faces as Pallister changes up cabinet

By Alexis Stockford October 31, 2019

Agriculture is in the hands of a new minister after a provincial cabinet shuffle Oct. 23. Blaine Pedersen will head up the newly expanded Department of Agriculture and Resource Development, the province said, taking over from previous agriculture minister Ralph Eichler. Eichler, meanwhile, has been appointed minister of economic development and training. The new department[...]

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University of Manitoba seeks Certificate of Merit nominations

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 9, 2019

Do you know a University of Manitoba degree or diploma holder who’s distinguished themselves through leadership of agricultural organizations and outstanding service to the community at large? Then the U of M wants to hear from you. It’s seeking nominations for two certificates of merit, presented annually to a graduate of both programs. Nominations are[...]

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Manitoba commodity groups choose name ahead of merger vote

By Geralyn Wichers December 5, 2019

If members vote to amalgamate five Manitoba commodity groups, they’ll go forward under a new name: Manitoba Crop Alliance. “When we looked at the definition of the word alliance, which is an association formed for mutual benefit, we felt that summarized the intent of the amalgamation. We are stronger, together,” said Myron Krahn, Manitoba Corn[...]

Livestock, Local news

Time to tailor insurance, says Manitoba Beef Producers

By Alexis Stockford November 26, 2018

Manitoba’s beef producers say it’s time insurance options for feed and pasture get with the times. The Manitoba Beef Producers is chewing through a wish list of insurance changes after its fall district meetings. Farmers in several districts are now looking for more support on alternative grazing strategies, something MBP general manager Brian Lemon says[...]

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Livestock predation losses could gain fresh attention

By Alexis Stockford November 25, 2019

Manitoba beef producers are hoping a provincial cabinet consolidation will mean action at long last on predation losses. They’ve had a long-standing complaint, but it was an agriculture issue that was under the authority of the provincial Conservation Ministry. Now fish and wildlife management is part of the new provincial Department of Manitoba Agriculture and[...]

Livestock, Local news

'This one's gonna hurt' – Interlake ranchers face drought disaster

By Geralyn Wichers September 12, 2019

A field down the road from Calvin Reykdal’s farm has two swaths taken out. The rest is still standing, only a couple of inches higher than the cut section. That was first cut, not worth the fuel and time to take it off the field. It’s one of many fields like that in the RM[...]

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Farm Women’s Conference brings laughs and lessons

By Geralyn Wichers December 9, 2019

Agricultural women came together for a little levity and learning after a rough year of farming at this year’s Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference. “People are going through tough times all the time, and this year was especially hard,” said conference organizer Jody Jury. “People need a little bit of laughter and they come together for a bit of a good[...]

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Province on track to proclaim watershed regulations

By Geralyn Wichers December 16, 2019

The province says it is on track to proclaim regulations that would transform conservation districts into watershed districts, but that didn’t stop district members from pressing for a promise. Dori Gingera-Beauchemin, deputy minister of agriculture and resource development, held a Q-and-A with Manitoba Conservation Districts Association members during their annual conference in Winnipeg on Dec.[...]

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Rural crime jump has beef producers calling for more police

Manitoba zero-till pioneer inducted into conservation hall of fame

New title and new faces as Pallister changes up cabinet

University of Manitoba seeks Certificate of Merit nominations

Manitoba commodity groups choose name ahead of merger vote

Time to tailor insurance, says Manitoba Beef Producers

Livestock predation losses could gain fresh attention

'This one's gonna hurt' – Interlake ranchers face drought disaster

Farm Women’s Conference brings laughs and lessons

Province on track to proclaim watershed regulations

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