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Sainfoin's forage potential tested

By Jennifer Paige August 30, 2016

Does sainfoin have the potential to be a productive second-cut system, comparable to alfalfa? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers intend to find out. At the Brandon Research and Development Centre they have seeded two varieties of sainfoin, Melrose and AC Mountainview, in both pure stands and mixed with grasses. Mae Elsinger, an AAFC range[...]

Crops, Local news

Discussing drones

By Jennifer Paige February 17, 2016

Interested in diving into the world of drones? Start small, a panel of agronomists told farmers attending Manitoba Potato Production Days Jan. 27. “I would suggest starting with a small piece of equipment,” said Trevor Thornton, president of Crop Care Consulting. “A lot of guys want something that they can keep in their truck and[...]

Livestock, Local news

Junior cattle producers work on show skills

By Jennifer Paige August 23, 2016

The annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup (MYBR) continues to strengthen the skills of young folks in the cattle industry. “It is a great way for juniors of all cattle breeds to work together, learn new skills, and meet new people,” said event organizer Lois McRae. “Where else can you attend an event with 49 junior[...]

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More than just bumblebees

By Jennifer Paige August 22, 2016

How pollinator friendly is your farm? A new study being conducted at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Brandon Research and Development Centre is looking to gather data on the province’s native bees and create an on-farm habitat-assessment tool. “We don’t have a lot of information on native bees in Manitoba but we are starting to get[...]

Country Crossroads, Local news

Exhibit inspired by Brandon’s agricultural history

By Jennifer Paige July 20, 2016

Two Spanish architects are paying homage to Brandon’s agricultural history with a display at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. The project is part of the Winnipeg-based contemporary garden, public art and local landscape showcase dubbed Cool Gardens. It’s an annual event that, for the past four years, has attracted entrants from around the world and the[...]

Crops

Changes to the CFIA's weed seed classifications

By Jennifer Paige August 3, 2016

The Canadian seed trade is being reminded to watch for changes to the CFIA’s Weed Seed Order (WSO), which specifies which species are allowable in pedigreed seed. “When we are purchasing seed at a time when the new WSO is coming into effect, it is best to mention in your purchasing contracts that the product[...]

Cereals, Crops

Demonstrating the benefits of growing winter wheat in Westman

By Jennifer Paige July 27, 2016

Why waste three months of sunlight on bare ground when you could grow some profit? That is the notion a number of western Canadian producers have begun to experiment with, including Forrest-area producer Ryan Boyd, who says he’s seen several benefits from adding winter wheat into his rotation. “Looking at dollars and cents I think[...]

Beef cattle, News

McDonald’s commits to continued sustainable beef conversation

By Jennifer Paige August 11, 2016

McDonald’s Canada is doubling-down on its strategy of meeting sustainability goals by working with the beef industry. With a recent pilot project on sustainable beef that partnered with the industry groups and experts that demonstrated and verified the sustainability of the Canadian beef supply wrapped up, it’s looking to build on that base. The key[...]

Local news, News

KAP lobbies for increased funding for GF3

By Jennifer Paige July 25, 2016

Members at Keystone Agricultural Producers summer advisory meeting here last week heard an update on lobbying efforts for the new Growing Forward 3 (GF3) program. “We have delivered our messages to senior policy staff from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Manitoba Agriculture in June and yesterday we attended an official stakeholders’ meeting,” KAP president Dan[...]

Livestock

Supporting boots on the ground with an eye in the sky

By Jennifer Paige June 21, 2016

After 20 years of relying on clipping samples for its Green Gold program, Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association (MFGA) is bringing in the air force. It’s recently begun investigating the addition of drone imagery to predict the optimum window to harvest alfalfa. “We are continuing to grow our Green Gold program in all ways possible,”[...]

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Sainfoin's forage potential tested

Discussing drones

Junior cattle producers work on show skills

More than just bumblebees

Exhibit inspired by Brandon’s agricultural history

Changes to the CFIA's weed seed classifications

Demonstrating the benefits of growing winter wheat in Westman

McDonald’s commits to continued sustainable beef conversation

KAP lobbies for increased funding for GF3

Supporting boots on the ground with an eye in the sky

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