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Jill Verwey (left) and Ian Steppler.
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University of Manitoba honours Verwey, Steppler

Faces of Ag: The University of Manitoba’s School of Agriculture has honored 90 people since the award was founded in the early 1980s

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Two Manitoban agriculture leaders were honoured for outstanding professional contributions and public service at a University of Manitoba celebration June 1. Jill Verwey and Ian Steppler received certificates of merit, presented by the faculty and the School of Agriculture, a June 2 news release from the university read. Verwey runs a mixed dairy, beef and
“We wanted Manitoba to be represented in those pan-Canadian projects...” – Jacqueline Keena, EMILI.
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EMILI joins Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network

Network shares and compares data across the country

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EMILI’s Innovation Farms has become the second Manitoba “smart farm” to join a country-spanning data-sharing and learning network. The Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative, launched in 2016 to accelerate digital technology in agriculture within the province, announced May 31 that it had joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network. “We wanted Manitoba to be represented
Leaseholders pack into a fall 2019 meeting in Ste. Rose du Lac soon after the release of new Crown land regulations.
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Province asks for feedback on Crown lands amendments

Producers are cautiously optimistic, but over three years of fighting casts a long shadow

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The latest round of proposed changes to agricultural Crown lands has earned a tentative thumbs up from pasture and forage leaseholders. Leaseholders “were surprised by the changes proposed by the minister,” said Brent Benson, president of the Manitoba Crown Land Leaseholders Association. “After three years of obfuscation and defiance by previous ministers, it was refreshing to be
Washpower robot washers are in more than 1,000 barns around the world, including American barns seen in these promotional photos.
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Automated washer a possible biosecurity, labour boon for hog producers

The Manitoba Pork Council has drawn a direct line between understaffing and outbreaks of PED

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A hog farm in southeastern Manitoba is taking a crack at automating its barn washing process with help from a Danish robot. “It definitely creates labour efficiencies,” said Dickson Gould, president of the Progressive Group. It is testing a Washpower robotic pressure washer in a batch farrowing barn. Why it matters: Labour gaps and disease biosecurity have both
(Dave Bedard photo)
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Cargill to sell China poultry unit

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Reuters – U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill said it is selling its poultry business in China to private equity firm DCP Capital, exiting a Chinese meat market that has become increasingly challenging for foreign players. The sale of the unit, known as Cargill Protein China, is subject to regulatory approvals but is expected to close this
“I want to bring forward more of the agronomy research that accompanies variety development. As we bring on new varieties, there are opportunities to tune the agronomy and understand how to take advantage of those new genetics.” – Lori-Ann Kaminski, Canadian Wheat Research Coalition.
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Manitoba Crop Alliance takes turn running wheat research coalition

Incoming president says it’s business as usual

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As the takes the helm of the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, the new president wants to bolster the role of agronomy while researchers are working on genetics. “I want to bring forward more of the agronomy research that accompanies variety development,” said Lori-Ann Kaminski. “As we bring on new varieties, there are opportunities to tune
Farmers will have the chance to ride and drive equipment and see demos of drone technology at this year’s Ag in Motion.
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Ag in Motion to feature expanded equipment demos, testing

The outdoor farm show will be held at Langham, Sask., July 18-20

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Farmers demanded “real equipment doing real things” and that’s what they’ll get at this year’s Ag in Motion outdoor farm show in July. “Decisions are made in the dirt,” said show director Rob O’Connor, in a May 25 news release. “The show is held outdoors, so there is room to stage very large equipment on-site
“What we’re trying to do here with these types of studies is to do some valuation of the grasslands.” – Marcos Cordeiro, University of Manitoba.
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Using forages to fight flooding

Modelling study puts long-term numbers on forage’s flood prevention role

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Planting more forage would be valuable for flood control, and new research has numbers to back that up. “We knew this from the start,” said Marcos Cordeiro, study lead and assistant professor of animal science at the University of Manitoba. Previous research, such as a study based in Saskatchewan in 2003, had already flagged forage
“Canada lags behind in terms of capital spent on research and development as a total of its GDP…” – Jill Verwey.
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Sustainable ag partnership gets new revenue stream

S-CAP funding is available for projects starting in spring 2024

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Manitoba’s general farm policy organization says the latest funding announcement under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership is essential for the sector to remain competitive. On May 29, the governments of Canada and Manitoba said they will provide up to $65 million in grants to support the development of agricultural knowledge and skills and improve competitiveness
Spring flooding in south-central Manitoba in 2022.
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Water agency promises to revive spirit of PFRA

In May, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated a pledge to establish a federal water agency in Winnipeg

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Agricultural groups are welcoming federal plans to create a Canada Water Agency headquartered in Winnipeg. Jill Verwey, president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers, said her organization supports the creation of a Canada Water Agency in Manitoba and she looks forward to working with it to improve water quality and efficiency in the province. Why it

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