Regenerative agriculture proponents in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are getting another $2.3 million to work with. On July 27, food giant General Mills and stewardship organization ALUS announced the funds as part of “a multi-year partnership to support farmers and accelerate regenerative agriculture” in the two provinces. In a joint statement released on the ALUS website,
Funding expands for regenerative agriculture
General Mills and ALUS announce $2.3-million partnership
CN releases 2022-23 grain plan
CN Rail published its 2022-23 grain plan July 29 in which it describes preparations for moving a Western Canadian grain crop expected to rebound from last year’s drought-reduced harvest. Plan details include the addition of 57 high-horsepower locomotives, new rolling stock and 500 additional employees to bolster operating crews in Western Canada. More high-capacity grain
Manitobans named to Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Grain storage researcher Digvir Jayas and wheat miller Ashok Sarkar honoured
Two Manitobans are among the latest inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. Dr. Digvir Jayas, currently the University of Manitoba’s vice-president (research and International), has spent more than 30 years researching the ecosystem of stored grain. This work has contributed to global food security and the economic well-being of farmers by minimizing losses
Province expands mandatory CWD sampling
Hunters in areas along the western and southern provincial boundaries affected
Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development has made some changes to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The province has expanded the harvested cervid mandatory sample submission zone and established a strictly regulated and managed mule deer hunting season in defined areas along the western and southern borders of Manitoba. All hunters
Farm retailers take over collection of ag plastic jugs
Dropping off jugs at ag retailers will be more convenient, says Cleanfarms
The locations for dropping off ag plastic jugs in Manitoba is being moved entirely to ag retailers instead of municipal landfills and transfer stations, says the organization that runs the recycling program. “Transitioning to a retail-based collection for the jug program shifts responsibility to accept empty containers from Manitoba municipalities to the ag industry, which
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High wind speeds are the latest issue Manitoba farmers are facing
Manitoba crops are facing one of their toughest springs yet, and the latest challenge has been extreme wind. With speeds approaching 80 kilometres an hour in some locations, farmers fear their tender crops may face damage from fierce winds. After a late spring, excess moisture and other challenges, it’s not what they needed to see.
Manitoba potash production clears regulatory hurdles
Site near community of Harrowby gains environmental approval and mineral lease from province
Manitoba could soon be getting its first potash mine. The provincial government announced formal approval recently to allow the Potash and Agri-Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) to start extraction and production in western Manitoba near Russell. Premier Heather Stefanson made the announcement in Toronto June 14 at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference.
Funding, people needed for strategic protein research: report
The province released its Manitoba Protein Research Strategy on June 8
The province has taken another step towards boosting protein research, but governments will need to cough up cash and find more people and equipment to make it happen, survey data shows. “One of the key pillars of the Manitoba Protein Advantage is the harnessing of the great wealth of agri-food knowledge and research expertise in our province,” said
Crop disease reporting tool is now live
The 2022 version of a tool that alerts producers to emerging disease threats is now available. The Quick Disease Reporter Tool was created by the Prairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network. It allows users “to make general reports of diseases in common crops” across the Prairies. “This information can be used to identify regions where Prairie crop
Workers at chemical distribution centre vote to join union
Brenntag Canada employees to join USW
Workers at Brenntag Canada, a chemical and ingredients distribution centre in Winnipeg that includes agricultural inputs, have voted overwhelmingly to join the United Steelworkers union (USW). “We are pleased to welcome the newest members from Brenntag Canada to our union family,” said Scott Lunny, USW District 3 director in a media release. “These workers supported
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