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Producer groups say the CGC surplus should be used to lower fees for farmers, but the commission disagrees.
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Grain Growers of Canada calls for further cuts

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The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) will not cut its fees to further reduce its surplus ahead of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) review of the commission and the Canada Grain Act, which it administers. Remi Gosselin, manager of the CGC’s corporate information services made the comment last month in response to calls from the Grain
The Canadian Grain Commission has been under review on and off since 2006.
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Digging into the grain act, CGC review

Ag Canada plans on a comprehensive exercise not just a Bill C-48 reboot

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When Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) told the Grains Roundtable in Montreal March 8 it was leading a review of the Canada Grain Act and Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) it didn’t seem unusual. The CGC has been under review on and off since 2006 when the last comprehensive review was wrapped up. In 2013 the
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Tax credit for MWBGA checkoff dollars

Credit of 14 per cent applies to reflect research and development

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Farmers who contribute to the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) checkoff can claim a federal tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. The credit is based on the amount of checkoff funds invested in research and development, which means 14 per cent of the MWBGA checkoff qualifies for the
VIDEO: ‘Igniting’ young minds in agriculture
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VIDEO: ‘Igniting’ young minds in agriculture

Event offered insight and networking opportunities for students in agriculture program

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At a recent young farmer summit in Winnipeg, students in the agriculture program at the University of Manitoba were asked what interested them in coming to the ‘Ignite’ event (presented by Farm Credit Canada), the connection they have to agriculture, some of the challenges young farmers are facing and what opportunities lie ahead as they
Kate (left) and Anne (right) Kotula of St. Andrews learn how to wrap a horse leg for transport at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine exhibit at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.
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Show and tell at the fair

The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair put on a real push to 
educate an urban audience on agriculture

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Most people will never live a day in the life of a veterinarian. But for a booth tucked into the most kid-focused corner of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair the goal was to give attendees just a taste of it and provide a little practical ag education while they’re at it. At one table, staff
“Not only do they (China) have shrinking demand for international grains and oilseeds because
of their hog industry, they’re supposed to buy more stuff from the U.S. It’s another convenience that might drive them in the direction of protectionism.” – Richard Gray
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Why a Canadian canola delegation isn’t in China

As of last week the Chinese government hadn’t agreed to a tête-à-tête

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It takes two to tango. That’s why Canada hasn’t sent a ministerial-level trade delegation to restore Canadian canola exports to China. An official in a position to know says the Chinese government hasn’t agreed to such a meeting. However, the official speaking for background, said Canadian and Chinese government officials have been communicating via teleconferencing.
Dr. Cindy Lukianchuk is a practising veterinarian and farrier.
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Russell veterinarian also a practising farrier

Dr. Cindy Lukianchuk has passion for podiatry in the horse world from a multi-model approach

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Problem solving and hard work is how Dr. Cindy Lukianchuk, a veterinarian at the Russell & District Veterinary Clinic, sums up what travelling to farms raising cattle, bison or horses within the Parkland region means to her. The 2015 graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine began searching for a job while attending farrier
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Farmers defend grain commission’s role

WGEA says the CGC can continue to protect Canada’s brand by overseeing private grain inspectors

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The creation of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) 107 years ago followed decades of farmer complaints that the grain trade cheated them on grades and diluted the quality of their grain when exported. Much has changed since 1912, but many farmers say the CGC is still needed. “The reasons why the CGC was invented in
The pregnancy rate was 61 per cent for the 50-year-old semen against 
59 per cent for a recently frozen sample.
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Still swimming after 50 years on ice

Ram sperm frozen in 1968 successfully used to impregnate 34 ewes

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Semen stored since 1968 in a laboratory in Sydney, Australia has been defrosted and successfully used to impregnate 34 Merino ewes, with the resulting live birth rate as high as sperm frozen for just 12 months. “This demonstrates the clear viability of long-term frozen storage of semen. The results show that fertility is maintained despite
The young farmer rebate program is part of MASC’s Bridging Generations Initiative.
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MASC increases young farmer rebate

Series of programs aimed at new entrants to farming begin today

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The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) will increase the maximum eligible for the Young Farmer Rebate program to $200,000 from $150,000, effective April 1. Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced the change on March 25 in Brandon. “Increasing the young farmer rebate supports our focus on young producers by reducing the cost of borrowing while they

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