Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers who aren’t getting cash advances to reduce their interest expenses should take another look at the federal program, says a crops market analyst. The Advance Payments Program, as its formally called, has been expanded over the years and now covers a wider range of farming operations but “many producers do not
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Provincial water strategy released
Managing water resources in a variable climate among priorities
The province has released its first comprehensive water strategy in nearly 20 years. “Our growing communities, vibrant agriculture sector and expanding industries all depend on continued access to water,” said Premier Heather Stefanson in a Nov. 8 news release. “At the same time, climate change and extreme weather, such as floods and droughts, have a
Delta 9 has intent to distribute
Company charts course to be involved in all aspects of industry, starting with distribution license
Winnipeg-based Delta 9 has become the first licensed cannabis distributor in Manitoba. This authorizes the firm to act as a middleman in the pot trade, authorized to acquire, store, sell and deliver cannabis in accordance with the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (Manitoba). [RELATED] Pot producer Canopy Growth to shed retail stores The firm
Indigenous economic development fund announced around channel project
The $15-million fund has been earmarked for Indigenous communities impacted by the Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba outlet channels
Indigenous communities around the planned Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlet channels have been promised $15 million for economic development, although details have yet to be finalized. The province announced the funds Oct. 5. The drainage channel project has struggled to get off the ground since being proposed after flood events in 2011 and 2014. The fund’s eligibility list
Province launches food business online resource
The site aggregates resources on business services, marketing, regulation
A new online resource is designed to help food business owners navigate regulatory, business and market requirements and challenges. “Whether you have a new food product idea, you see an unmet demand for local food, or you want to grow a food business, the Business Pathways website can help you build your future in food,”
Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back deadline approaching
ACC students and community fire departments have until Nov. 15 to apply
Manitoba Ag Days is reminding Assiniboine Community College (ACC) agribusiness students and community fire departments of the looming deadline to apply for the Ag Days Gives Back program. Those interested have until Nov. 15 to apply for grants and scholarships. Over the last 10 years, the farm show has given more than $347,500 for rural
Province, KAP renew 4R agreement with Fertilizer Canada
The partnership has worked to create training and promotional resources since 2013
The province, Keystone Agricultural Producers and Fertilizer Canada have renewed an agreement to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship in Manitoba. “This [memo of understanding] supports and strengthens our government’s objectives in food security and affordability, in addition to environmental performance, with the nutrient stewardship programming developed by Canada’s fertilizer industry,” said Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson in an Oct. 13
FCC contributions bolster Parkland projects
Ag lender provides $3,000 for three community building efforts
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has contributed $3,000 to three projects in the Parkland region. All projects will benefit rural communities. Goose Lake High School in Roblin received $1,000 for its reconciliation park project. The Grandview Drop-In Centre was awarded $1,000 for a landscaping project to beautify its grounds. The Roblin Playground Revitalization Project got $1,000
Excess moisture insurance coverage boosted for coming crop year
Basic coverage boosted to $75 an acre, enhanced options rise to $100 and $125 an acre
Manitoba farmers will receive higher insurance coverage levels for excess moisture in the 2023 crop year. Expansion of coverage was announced by federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson Oct. 6 in a media release. “Extreme weather conditions continue to challenge and threaten the viability of many producers,” said Bibeau. “With
Grain commission changes advance grading dispute timeline
Producers have a week to ask the CGC to intervene if they want to challenge their initial grain grade
Grain farmers have a larger window in which to ask the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) for a second opinion if they want to dispute the grade they get at the elevator. The commission announced Oct. 3 that producers will have a week past their delivery date to ask that a sample be submitted to the
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