Producers and exhibitors will still be able to interact and show off ag innovations through Manitoba Ag Days this year, albeit in a very different format. “We know we cannot physically be together this year and so our board wanted to remain committed to ag education, innovation and supporting the communities where our exhibitors and
Manitoba Ag Days to host Innovation Showcase online, in print
Exhibitors and Ag Days Specials to get listing in publication, web platforms
One train, two accidents
Manitoba RCMP say one train was involved in two separate non-fatal incidents at uncontrolled intersections
Call it a Christmas miracle. A Canadian Pacific train was involved in two separate non-fatal accidents at uncontrolled intersections within a couple of hours, underlining the need for proactive safety measures on the part of drivers, according to the RCMP. “Many railroad tracks in Manitoba go through rural areas and cross roads at uncontrolled intersections,”
Cows could soon have a new meal choice in chickpeas
Identifying the best chickpea crops for cattle the goal of new research
Chickpeas could soon find a new fan base: hungry cows. As chickpea production increases around the world, those crops not suitable for human consumption are being recycled into cattle feed as a partial replacement for soybean meal and cereal grains, according to a University of Saskatchewan researcher. Peiqiang Yu and his colleagues at the Canadian Light Source (CLS), based at the
CN celebrates independence anniversary
Last month marked 25 years since the company was privatized in what was then the largest initial public offering in Canadian history
CN is celebrating a quarter-century of privatization. The company, which was at the time Canada’s largest and oldest Crown corporation, was the largest IPO in Canadian history. On Nov. 17, 1995, investors spent C$2.25 billion snapping up shares. The company is using the celebration to tout its transformation into “… a world-class transportation leader and
Greig to chair wheat research council
CWRC announces new executive and president; AWC obtains host duties
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) — a collaboration between the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), has announced its newly appointed executive and president. The new executive is comprised of chair Fred Greig (MCA) who farms at Reston, vice-chair Jake Leguee (Sask Wheat), a farmer from
Cash advances on winter wheat, fall rye ready to flow
Manitoba Crop Alliance began administering the Advance Payments Program this August
Manitoba Crop Alliance has received approval to start issuing cash advances on winter wheat and fall rye planted this year through the Advance Payments Program, the organization announced October 26. Manitoba Crop Alliance has administered Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Advance Payments Program since the amalgamated group officially formed in August. The Advance Payments Program offers
Manitoba Crop Alliance joins coalitions in pledging funds to wheat, barley research
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition and Canadian Barley Research Coalition replace the Western Grains Research Foundation
Coalitions of Prairie commodity groups have pledged $22.6 million in producer funding toward Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s wheat-breeding program and over $1.5 million to barley research. “Manitoba Crop Alliance is proud to be a part of this collaborative initiative with our sister organizations in Alberta and Saskatchewan,” said Fred Greig, chair of the Manitoba Crop
CN touts best grain month ever
Record comes as company prepares to receive new grain hopper cars sooner than planned
With two days left in October, CN was already celebrating a new monthly record for grain movement. It had already shipped more than 2.88 million tonnes, the previous record set in October of 2019, and at press time were anticipating exceeding the “previously unattainable” three-million-tonne mark. “This unprecedented performance follows seven record months of Canadian
Assiniboine Community College snags digital ag donation
Farm Credit Canada says need for digital support for farms is growing
Assiniboine Community College has received a $15,000 donation from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to enhance its digital agriculture offerings. “As the agriculture industry evolves toward an increased focus on technology and precision agriculture, so comes an increased demand for digital agriculture knowledge and training,” Chris Budiwski, ACC’s chair of agriculture and environment said in a
Manitoba Crop Alliance committee nominees announced
Some have been acclaimed, others will face election
The Manitoba Crop Alliance is one step closer to filling its slate of committee members. Nominations opened Sept. 1 and closed Oct. 30. Corn committee: Five farmers were nominated for four positions, and an election will be held to determine who takes the seats. Nominees are Carl Bangert (Beausejour), David Boerchers (Laurier), Dean Toews (MacGregor),