The Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain says a Non-Cities Caucus would better represent rural issues on the AMM, but the western membership was not convinced when the issue went to vote
Western members of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) have put the brakes on a proposed Non-Cities Caucus, which would gather rural municipalities to discuss common concerns. The group would have matched the existing Cities Caucus, which meets to discuss urban priorities. The resolution, sponsored by the Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, was narrowly defeated at a June
AMM says no to Non-Cities Caucus
Industry pushes farmers to test spray nozzles
Nozzles may appear to be functioning well, but they may be bleeding product, Canolapalooza attendees heard June 22
By the time spray nozzles are visually worn out, they’re already losing you money. That is according to Matt Kynoch, solutions supply specialist with Enns Brothers and one of the instructors at Canolapalooza, held in Portage la Prairie June 22. “If you can visually see the spray pattern’s not as good on one nozzle than
Manitoba Pork turns to producer-based program to stem PEDv outbreak
Manitoba Pork is hanging its hopes for combating PEDv on a newly launched disease response program
Manitoba’s PEDv outbreak is still in full force, but the industry hopes a new initiative to connect producers will help combat the spread. This has already become the worst year on record for the virus with over four times as many cases reported as in the previous three years combined. The Manitoba Coordinated Disease Response
New mentorship program looks to connect Angus breeders
New Angus breeders will be given the opportunity to pick more experienced brains on industry concerns, business development and day-to-day decisions through a mentorship program
What kind of advice can an Angus breeder in the Maritimes give to a breeder in Manitoba? If their management practices are similar enough, they might be about to find out. Participating long-term breeders will be paired off with industry newcomers this summer after the Canadian Angus Association launched its national mentorship program June 10.
National Angus breeders get a taste of Brandon
Panel discussions and tours of the local area and cattle industry were on the agenda as Brandon hosted the 2017 Canadian Angus Association national convention June 8-11
[UPDATED, July 5, 2017] The Angus breeding community descended on Brandon in June for its first annual convention in the Keystone province since 2011. Outgoing president David Sibbald said he was excited to see so many attending the event, something that’s important because the industry needs to co-ordinate on a plethora of important issues including
Economist cites layoffs as fuel for economic slowdown
John Harper, senior economist with Western Diversification Canada, says there are a lot of job cuts coming to Manitoba
Manitoba may be staring an economic slowdown in the face as a number of major companies prepare to cut their workforces. That was the less-than-bright economic outlook delivered by John Harper, senior economist with Western Diversification Canada to a gathering of rural economic development officers. Speaking June 1 at the Economic Development Association of Manitoba’s
Canadian Angus Association to pursue verified sustainability
Canadian Angus Association CEO Rob Smith says the group is looking at programs like Verified Beef Production Plus for inspiration when it comes to certifying sustainability
Canadian Angus Association CEO Rob Smith wants his organization to take a larger role in verifying responsible management. “We’re going to take a look at the process for Verified Beef Production Plus and we’re going to take a look at the forms and the administrative requirements of that and we’re going to create a Canadian
Schools get an eye for agriculture with Ag in the Classroom
The Amazing Agriculture Adventure saw more students and adults as the annual event returned to Brandon in early June
Over 500 Grade 4/5 students had an Amazing Agriculture Adventure June 6-7 as Ag in the Classroom took over Brandon’s Keystone Centre. Described as Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba’s flagship event, the two-day workshop claimed more students, more teachers and more participating schools this year than in 2016. Participation jumped by about a third over
VIDEO: CanolaPALOOZA comes to Manitoba
Canolapalooza made its second annual stop in Manitoba at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada grounds in Portage la Prairie on June 21. Hear what Manitoba Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford had to say about the event and what you can expect to see in an upcoming issue of the Co-operator.
Barn building code changes under fire after blaze
Hog Watch Manitoba is concerned that proposed building code changes will decrease fire safety; the province and pork industry don’t agree
Manitoba Pork is standing by the province’s proposed building code changes, even as advocacy group Hog Watch Manitoba argues they might increase the risk of hog barn fires. In January 2017, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced plans to repeal the Farm Building Code and instead roll farm structures into the provincial building code. The changes