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Mary-Jane Orr has been named MBFI’s first full-time, on-site general manager.

Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives names first general manager

Mary-Jane Orr will be overseeing all three of MBFI’s sites around Brandon and Brookdale

By Alexis Stockford September 24, 2018

The Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives has its funding for the next five years. It has its new learning centre. Now, it has its first on-site general manager. Mary-Jane Orr stepped into her new position Sept. 4, taking over management at all three MBFI sites, two just in or outside the north edge of Brandon

A Mexican port-of-entry sign on Highway 92 near Naco, Arizona. (Rex_Wholster/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets

Mexico says will seek deal with Canada if NAFTA talks fail

By GFM Network News, Reuters September 21, 2018

Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico’s incoming government will pursue a bilateral deal with Canada if talks to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement falter, Mexican president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday. After more than a year of talks to modernize the NAFTA trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada,

Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons rings the ceremonial bell as the company’s stock begins trading on Sept. 20, 2018 at the NYSE. (Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

Livestock, Markets

Animal health firm Elanco surges on trading debut

By GFM Network News September 20, 2018

Reuters — Eli Lilly unit Elanco Animal Health’s shares jumped as much as 41 per cent on their stock market debut on Thursday, adding to investor enthusiasm for the fast-growing animal healthcare market. Elanco’s shares opened at $32.25 on the New York Stock Exchange, higher than their IPO price of $24 per share, giving the

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Rainfall, cool temps stall harvest, crop yields seen variable

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 17

By Manitoba Agriculture September 17, 2018

Southwest Region Cool, wet weather throughout the week, hindered harvest operations. Rainfall amounts were very variable, but higher accumulation in southern part of region. Daytime temperatures also cooler, which did not help in drying crops. Harvest in region is 75 per cent complete overall. Cereal harvest is 90 to 95 per cent complete and canola

Crops, Weather

Prairie harvest window possible next week

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin September 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Cold and wet conditions on the Prairies are expected to clear up over the next week, allowing a window of opportunity for harvest, though the size of that window remains to be seen. “Western and northern parts of Alberta have some serious issues,” said Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Kansas

Tories’ junior ag critic promoted in shuffle

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff September 12, 2018

The federal Conservatives’ associate critic for agriculture and agri-food has been shuffled into a new post in the opposition’s shadow cabinet. John Barlow, MP for the southwestern Alberta riding of Foothills, was appointed Friday as lead shadow minister for employment, workforce development and labour by party leader Andrew Scheer. In a post on Facebook, Scheer

A traditional stone barn in Swaledale, Yorkshire. (JayKay57/Getty Images)

Livestock, Weather

Britain outlines post-Brexit farm policy in bill

By GFM Network News, Reuters September 11, 2018

London | Reuters –– Britain will introduce legislation on Wednesday for agricultural policy after it leaves the European Union that will link support for farmers to the provision of public benefits such as tackling climate change or preserving beautiful landscapes. The Agriculture Bill, primarily covering England, will provide the basis for policy in a sector

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Manitoba harvest 65 per cent complete, dugout levels seen low

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 10

By Manitoba Agriculture September 11, 2018

Southwest Region Another dry and windy week let producers continue with harvest. Reports of light frost in northern areas of the region. Some damage to crops where temperatures dropped down to -4C or for light frost for extended periods. Harvest is 70 per cent complete overall. Reports of grain bugs in storage in the southwest

Holly Derksen, Manitoba Agriculture’s field crop pathologist is leaving her position to work for Arysta LifeScience.

Crops, Local news

Manitoba Agriculture is losing its field crop pathologist

Commodity groups are hoping the position will be filled quickly

By Allan Dawson September 10, 2018

Field crop pathologist Holly Derksen is leaving Manitoba Agriculture Sept. 14 to join Arysta LifeScience Oct. 1 as its technical support specialist for Manitoba. “Obviously I like pathology and that’s what I went to school for, but I didn’t want to lose the general agronomy knowledge that I have,” Derksen said in an interview Aug.

A 2018-model Ford F-150. (Media.ford.com)

Ford recalls two million trucks over seat-belt fire concerns

By GFM Network News September 6, 2018

Washington | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday it would recall two million F-150 pickup trucks in North America to address fire concerns relating to seat belts that have been linked to three serious incidents but no injuries. The second-largest U.S. automaker said it was aware of 17 reports of smoke or fire

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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