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CTA launches first self-initiated rail service investigation
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CTA launches first self-initiated rail service investigation

Shippers hope it can nip rail service issues in the bud, preventing small problems from becoming massive backlogs

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No matter how the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) first self-initiated investigation into possible freight rail service issues in Vancouver last month turns out, it bodes well for rail shippers, shipper association officials say. “It’s good to know the agency isn’t shy about using its new authority to launch investigations because that’s important,” Wade Sobkowich, executive
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).
Equipment, Local news, Other

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

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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

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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.
Local news, News

Protein consultations, higher crop insurance coverage coming

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

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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
Where’s the beef? It’s in the upper righthand corner of the new edition of Canada’s Food Guide, in the section labelled ‘Eat protein foods.’
National news

A plateful of advice offered in new national food guide

But that plate has less meat, more plant-based protein, and water is the ‘drink of choice’

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“Don’t see a lot of meat or dairy!” That tweet from a University of Guelph food expert summed up the reaction of many farm groups in the country following the unveiling of the revamped Canada’s Food Guide. As expected, Health Canada’s new edition of the guide — last revised in 2007 — recommends Canadians eat
Local news, News

Province promises streamlined grain dryer installations

News from Ag Days 2019: A line of rule changes may help cool frustrations with grain dryer setup

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The province hopes new resources and a new approach with the Office of the Fire Commissioner will help stem criticism on grain dryer setup. The province announced changes to grain dryer approval procedure Jan. 22 after a wave of complaints from industry, equipment dealers and producers this fall. Why it matters: Grain dryer installation drew
Southeastern Manitoba cattle producers Quinn and Stephan Schubert were the recipients of the 2018 Seine-Rat River Conservation District Award at the December 11 CD banquet in Brandon. Presenting the award was Ray Frey, MCDA chairman (left) and Jodi Goerzen, SRRCD manager (right) along with Lorraine Stevenson on behalf of the awards sponsor Manitoba Co-operator.
Local news, News

Sun Country Ranch honoured at MCDA 2018 convention

This is a farm exemplifying sustainable on-farm management, says Seine-Rat River Conservation District

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The owners of a 1,440-acre ranch in southeastern Manitoba were the recipients of the Seine-Rat River Conservation District Award, one of nine presented during the 2018 Conservation District annual banquet in December. Quinn and Stephan Schubert established their cattle operation in 2010 where they today raise 300 head of Black Angus/Simmental crossbred cattle on land
Australian researchers have discovered a new barley compound.
Did you know?, News

New barley polysaccharide identified

A new barley compound could have a myriad of uses and even agronomic benefits

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Australian researchers have discovered a new complex carbohydrate in barley, the first polysaccharide of its kind found in more than 30 years. Polysaccharides are a carbohydrate whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together. The material has the potential to be used for many applications in food, medicine and cosmetics. The research
Farmers have newer and simpler rules for incorporating drones into their operations.
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New federal drone rules will be a boon to farmers

Previous rules discouraged producers from using them to check crops and livestock

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New federal rules for operating drones will make it a lot simpler for farmers to include them in their operations, says the president of a Winnipeg-based company that trains drone operators. Matthew Johnson, president and CEO of M3 Aerial Productions, said the move is a necessary one. “For a long time farmers have been testing

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