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Revised commodity group merger proposal responds to farmer concerns

Crop committees and delegates will help with the workload and encourage engagement with members

By Allan Dawson January 28, 2019

Manitoba commodity groups seeking amalgamation say their proposal to create four crop committees and a delegate system should allay concerns about a bigger workload for directors and engaging members. The proposal, and the process leading up to a merger vote by farmer-members set for February 2020, were released last month and explained in depth during

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Merger will create a substantial new organization

The new group would represent 8,000 Manitoba farmers and 40 per cent of annual crop acres

By Allan Dawson January 28, 2019

If the proposed merger of five crops organizations goes ahead next year, it’s going to create a new force to be reckoned with, according to consultant Rob Hannam of Synthesis Agri-Food Network. A tie-up of the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA), Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA), Manitoba Flax Growers Association (MFGA), National Sunflower

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Election process if the merger is approved

Directors with the five groups would serve as interim delegates and directors until elections are held

By Allan Dawson January 28, 2019

If farmer-members vote to amalgamate the five organizations in 2020, existing directors will become interim delegates on the four crop committees, says consultant Rob Hannam of Synthesis Agri-Food Network. That will provide continuity as crop committee delegates are then elected over time. Half of the first crop committee delegates will serve a one-year term and

Crown lands can make up a significant proportion of some operations’ land bases, which means clarity is needed quickly  within the regulations.

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Playing the waiting game on Crown lands

Anyone hoping to put their bid in for Agricultural Crown Lands access was out of luck this fall as everything has been put on hold

By Alexis Stockford January 28, 2019

Producers are still in limbo if they are looking to transfer their right to Agricultural Crown Lands. The province’s freeze on new lease applications and unit transfers is still in effect, following the end of the points system and the adoption of tenders or open auctions last year. The province has said that applications received

Livestock producers are midway through their winter feeding season after months of concern over their forage and feed supplies.

Livestock, Local news

Livestock producers give overall mild winter a warm welcome

There’s still plenty of winter left though, so the sector remains on alert on feed supplies

By Alexis Stockford January 28, 2019

Manitoba may have hit a cold snap, but provincial livestock specialists say the otherwise mild winter has been a boon for feed supplies so far. Feed was a major concern for the livestock industry this fall. Forage yields were down across much of the province, including parts of the Interlake, central and southwestern Manitoba that

Crops, Local news

VIDEO: Free online tool promises farm data analysis

News from Ag Days 2019: Farmers looking for data analysis without breaking the bank can look to a free, web-based software program offered by Niagara College

By Alexis Stockford January 25, 2019

Niagara College has a new, free, option for farmers to turn their farm data into something usable for farm decisions. Sarah Lepp, senior research associate with Niagara College Research and Innovation, demonstrated their Crop Portal to this year’s Ag Days audience, using real farm data. The program processes and visualizes data ranging from yield to

Sharon Keene loves to serve up home-cooked meals in her restaurant.

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Newdale restaurant owner shows appreciation with food

For three years Sharon Keene has put on a customer appreciation dinner

By Darrell Nesbitt January 24, 2019

Appreciation can be expressed in many ways, but Sharon Keene of Newdale prefers to say thank you with food. And there was no better time for the owner of the Newdale Family Diner to thank her customers than during the Christmas season, as she did in 2018. For the past three years, Keene has treated

Pictured (from left): Gord Gilmour (Manitoba Co-operator), Fokko Burma (Mid Plains Implements), Brad Crammond (Manitoba Ag Days), Kale Wilson (Amazone), Dennis Hackmann (Amazone), David Laudin (Manitoba Ag Days).

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VIDEO: Amazone virtual reality system awarded first place at Ag Days

News from Ag Days 2019: Amazone Smart Service 4.0 VR links producers to the virtual world

By Greg Berg January 23, 2019

The virtual world may soon be coming to a service rep near you in the not-too-distant future if today’s win in the Inventor’s Showcase at Manitoba Ag Days is any indication. The folks at Amazone have developed a Smart Service 4.0 system that allows technicians to completely disassemble equipment using virtual reality. In this video,

Greg Bartley, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers on-farm specialist, gives this year’s Ag Days audience tips on developing their own research on-farm.

Crops, Local news

Adding on-farm research to the rotation

News from Ag Days 2019: Farmers are already expected to wear many hats, from mechanic to grower, but it may be time to add “researcher” to that list, according to one Ag Days speaker

By Alexis Stockford January 23, 2019

Greg Bartley wants more producers to take research into their own hands. An on-farm specialist with the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, Bartley has been working with farmers to develop research trials in the commercial field, rather than the research plot. That research may become a producer’s greatest tool in measuring the actual value of

Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced consultation on a protein strategy for the province and higher crop insurance coverage in 2019 at a lower cost.

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Protein consultations, higher crop insurance coverage coming

News from Ag Days 2019: Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler spoke about both at Ag Days

By Allan Dawson January 22, 2019

Manitoba’s agriculture minister had some good news for farmers at Manitoba Ag Days Jan. 22. Ralph Eichler announced consultations on a strategy to make Manitoba North America’s plant and animal protein supplier of choice. He also announced higher crop insurance coverage for Manitoba farmers this year and lower premiums. “We are in a great position

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Revised commodity group merger proposal responds to farmer concerns

Merger will create a substantial new organization

Election process if the merger is approved

Playing the waiting game on Crown lands

Livestock producers give overall mild winter a warm welcome

VIDEO: Free online tool promises farm data analysis

Newdale restaurant owner shows appreciation with food

VIDEO: Amazone virtual reality system awarded first place at Ag Days

Adding on-farm research to the rotation

Protein consultations, higher crop insurance coverage coming

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