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Hail-damaged cereals in one of Eric McLean’s fields in Westman.
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Hail claims in Manitoba surpass 2022

Several hailstorms struck the southwest, south-central and other areas of the province in the first part of the growing season

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Half-way into a stormy summer, hail insurance claims have already surpassed last year’s total, according to the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation. As of July 20, it had seen 1,206 hail claims. This compares to 513 at the same time in 2022. Last year saw 1,121 registered hail claims throughout the year. Why it matters: High
Andy Kirschenman says he isn’t ideological about solar power. It just made sense financially to go green on the farm.
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The sun is just rising on solar on the farm

As panels get cheaper and electricity prices rise, solar is becoming more attractive

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For some producers, summer means doubling down on the power of the sun. Andy Kirschenman and his father have been running their 5,000-acre grain farm near Hilda, Alta. for six years using solar power. “It’s been a positive experience without a doubt for us,” Kirschenman said. “We’re actually able to offset all of our bills,
Marl Creek Renewables.
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Biogas can meet rural energy needs

Proponents say government needs to stop insisting on electrification

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Glacier FarmMedia – The landscape for renewable natural gas production on Canadian farms is getting bigger, but provincial and federal governments must stop thinking of the fuel in the same way as they do for natural gas derived from fossil fuels. That was the take-home message from a group of panelists representing the agriculture sector
Laying hens in cage-free aviary housing at the Manitoba Egg Farmers Learning and Resource Centre at Glenlea.
News, Poultry

Survey says Canadians want cage-free eggs but purchase choices don’t agree

The Canadian egg-farming sector is about halfway into a transition to enriched cage housing

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Do Canadians want cage-free eggs? Survey says yes. But the data says they’re not voting with their wallets. In a survey of more than 1,000 Canadians, 72 per cent of respondents said Canada’s code of practice should ban caged confinement of laying hens. The survey, released this summer, comes from Bryant Research, a U.K. firm
Workers load the cargo ship Kypros Land with soybeans headed for China in Santos, Brazil in 2017.
Markets, News

China’s soy imports up 25 per cent year over year

Buyers in China buying up cheap supplies from Brazil

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Reuters – China imported 10.27 million tonnes of soybeans in June, up 24.5 per cent from a year earlier, July 12 customs data showed, as large purchases of cheap Brazilian beans reached the market. The imports by the world’s top soybean buyer were significantly lower than the record 12.02 million tons in May, when delayed
“Not only was this decision ill-considered and finalized hastily, but it was also done without proper consultation ...” – Brett Halstead, SaskWheat.
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Farm groups call for rollback of wheat standards decision

Groups say stringent standards will cost producers; elevators say it will make compensation more fair

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Two Saskatchewan groups say a move by the Canadian Grain Commission to tighten test weight and total foreign material tolerances will cost farmers. They want it reversed. “Not only was this decision ill-considered and finalized hastily, but it was also done without proper consultation with producer groups and individual farmers who will bear the costs
The Gosselin site in July 2023.
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Conservation efforts pay off for farmers

Field day highlights projects that pay farmers to be ecologically friendly

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Farmers are learning that environmental stewardship can pay dividends. During a recent field day, the Seine Rat River Watershed District highlighted two of the four projects in which farmers were able to take advantage of Alternative Land Use Services Canada (ALUS) funding to incentivize environmental upgrades to their land. The district entered a partnership with
The cycle of convection currents in bin-stored grain when ambient air outside the bin is cold and the grain is warm.
Crops, News

Snuffing out grain storage problems before they begin

Grain is an excellent insulator that can hold warmth and moisture, so management is key

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Nobody wants to deal with heating, spoiling grain, so it’s important to monitor grain temperature and keep stored grain cool and dry by regular aeration or turning. High moisture and warm temperatures in grain allow for rapid growth of insects, fungi and possible production of mycotoxins. Why it matters: All the best field practices in
Ron Helwer, founder of Shur-Gro Farm Services, is one of seven Canadians that will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
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Ron Helwer named to Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

Brandon-area fertilizer dealer puts a premium on community

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Editor’s Note: Ron Helwer, owner and founder of Shur-Gro Farm Services, was formally inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Nov. 4 (photo above). The Co-operator spoke to Helwer when his name was first announced for the honour in July. This is what he had to say: [UPDATED: Nov. 8, 2023] Ron Helwer is
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Crops, News

EU seeks revised GMO rules to loosen curbs on gene-edited crops

Countries including Canada have put gene-edited plants at a lower regulatory level than GMOs, but the conversation has been ongoing in the EU

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The European Commission proposed a revision of its rules on genetically modified organisms July 5 to loosen restrictions for plants resulting from newer gene-editing technology. The EU executive said the move would allow farmers to secure access to climate or pest-resistant crops with less fertilizers or pesticides and consumers would be able to buy food with better nutritional value

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