Manitoba Pork and H@MS Marketing Services Co-op Inc. have made a donation of a combined $10,000 worth of product and financial support to Harvest Manitoba. The contributions will support communities across the province with high-quality protein and much-needed healthy pantry staples. “We are proud to support food banks across the province with this one-tonne donation
Manitoba pork producers donate to Harvest Manitoba
The sector has been a longtime contributor to food security groups
Feds invest in climate-smart agriculture
The goal will be farmer-led best practices to store carbon and fight climate change
The federal government is putting up $185 million over the next 10 years for a new Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) program. The ACS program “aims to establish a strong, Canada-wide network of regional collaborations led by farmers and including scientists and other sectoral stakeholders,” the government said in a media release. Those stakeholders will develop
Province issues variance on nutrient application
Based on soil conditions and weather forecasts, Manitoba Conservation and Climate has issued a variance on winter application of nutrients. Producers could begin applying nutrients as of 12:01 a.m. March 23, 2021. Manitoba Conservation and Climate reminds producers to assess current weather conditions and periodically check weather forecasts when applying nutrients prior to April 11.
CP to employ Ballard fuel cells in Hydrogen Locomotive Program
Railway touts zero emissions goal
Canadian Pacific (CP) is adopting a new Canadian technology in a bid to reduce its locomotion emissions. It’s teaming up with Vancouver-based Ballard Power Systems to employ Ballard fuel cell modules in CP’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program. The modules will provide a total of 1.2 megawatts of electricity to power the locomotive. “With this purchase from Ballard, a leader in
Farm incomes — on average — soared in Canada last year
Grain and oilseed farmers did very well indeed, but livestock producers saw a drop in cash income
Thanks to soaring crop prices, farm income hit a new record in 2020 and will set another one this year, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “In spite of recent challenges, notably COVID-19’s impacts on the food supply chain, the growth in farm income shows that the sector is weathering these disruptions well and adjusting
Mid-Plains Implements commits funds to Prairie Innovation Centre
Assiniboine College’s campaign to expand its agriculture training capacity got an influx of cash in late February. “Manitoba’s economy is based in agriculture, and our company deals directly with the needs of agricultural producers,” said Fokko Buurma, owner and sales manager at Mid-Plains Implements. “The Prairie Innovation Centre will ultimately give back to the economy
Canola Eat Well to host free virtual ‘bake-along’
Home economist Emily Richards will demo savoury pizza swirl bun recipe
Canola Eat Well is offering a free, virtual ‘bake along’ cooking course on Sunday, March 21. Emily Richards, a professional home economist, Canada food guide contributor and cookbook author will demonstrate how to bake savoury pizza swirl or asiago garlic buns. The class will celebrate Nutrition Month and Canadian canola. Baking with canola oil gives
Greig and Misko reprise board roles at Manitoba Crop Alliance
East Selkirk’s Doug Martin joins the ranks as board secretary
Two key board officers are returning for another term at the Manitoba Crop Alliance. Fred Greig of Reston was re-elected as chair and Robert Misko of Roblin was re-elected as co-chair. Doug Martin of East Selkirk was elected as board secretary. “I’m honoured to be re-elected as chair and look forward to another year working alongside the MCA board
BASF renews partnership with 4-H Canada
The company pledged $600,000 to boost the club’s community engagement and communications programming
BASF will continue to fund 4-H Canada’s community engagement and communications programming into 2023, the organization announced February 17. “Throughout the first year of our partnership with 4-H Canada, we were constantly inspired by Canada’s youth – their drive to take action and inspire change within their local communities is admirable,” said Jonathan Sweat, vice-president of BASF
CCGA accepting 2021 advance applications
Online applicants may see new, streamlined features, CCGA says
The inbox is open for farmers to apply for the Advance Payments Program, the Canadian Canola Growers Association announced February 18. “In more than 35 years of operations, this is the earliest that CCGA has started accepting applications for the Advance Payments Program,” said Dave Gallant, director of finance and operations at CCGA, in a
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