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Sustainable aviation fuel won’t short food supply, manufacturers say

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MARKETS Manufacturers of sustainable aviation fuel say the increase in light duty electric vehicles has created an ethanol surplus

Glacier FarmMedia – Sustainable aviation fuel manufacturers say they won’t compromise food supplies despite consuming large volumes of agricultural products. The U.S. government has established goals of scaling up SAF production to three billion gallons by 2030 and 35 billion gallons by 2050. Most of that fuel is expected to be made using agricultural feedstocks,
The entrance to BrettYoung’s NorthCore facility.
News

BrettYoung flags efficiencies with new seed plant

Company says turf-focused addition will open space at legacy facilities for ag-related products

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The new jewel of BrettYoung’s Winnipeg operations will focus on the turf side of the seed company’s business, but executives say improved efficiencies will carry into the rest of the firm. The new NorthCore seed processing plant is a $20-million investment for BrettYoung, whose business includes forage and turf seed, crop inputs and professional turf
A Moonsyst Smart Rumen Bolus is inserted at MBFI’s Brookdale Farm north of Brandon.
Beef cattle, News

Gut sensors may be one high-tech answer to reproductive efficiency in cattle

From sensors made to swallow to the cow version of Big Brother, MBFI is putting reproductive optimizing technologies to the test

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A research project underway at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) north of Brandon might help cattle operations across the Prairies take their replacement heifer game plan to the next level. MBFI is one of three western Canadian sites feeding data into a four-year study aimed at evaluating how various novel technologies might improve reproductive
Cover crop rooting profiles get a close up during a Manitoba crop tour.
News

Food giants set out to sell producers on regenerative agriculture

Pepsico and Walmart want to see regenerative agriculture practices used on two million North American acres by 2030

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Glacier FarmMedia – Adam Kiel has some advice for farmers confronted by the dizzying array of regenerative agriculture programs on offer across North America. “There are many opportunities, and they are confusing, I’ll be the first to admit. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try something,” said the managing director of the Soil and Water
“The concern is the precedent the MRL neonic decision has set for revoking MRLs based on global environmental considerations. This is a slippery slope and begs the question of which active ingredients are next ....” – Greg Bartley, Pulse Canada.
News

How EU policies may affect edible bean production in Canada

MRL limits and trade deals that exert influence are risks to Canadian growers

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Glacier FarmMedia – He edible bean complex is a unique market among row crops. Whether white, black, kidneys or adzukis, beans are grown under contract and face more consumer- and quality-based directives than corn or soybeans. Yet there are rising concerns about maximum residue limits (MRLs) set out by the European Union for certain chemical
Supported by social media, millennials have challenged the food industry, advocating for clean labelling, better sourcing of ingredients and healthier options.
Op/Ed, Opinion

Opinion: The times, they are a-changin’

Canada is undergoing a generational change, and that’s shifting consumer food choice

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Millennials now outnumber boomers in our country, says Statistics Canada. As of July 1, 2023, the millennial population (born in 1981-1996), has surpassed baby boomers (born in 1946-1965) for the first time. Likewise, generation Z (born in 1997-2012) has surpassed generation X (born in 1966-1980) to become Canada’s third-largest generation and is projected to become
Chinese president Xi Jinping’s growing isolation could translate into growing paranoia, economic analysts warn.
Markets, News

Rising U.S.-Chinese tensions raise concerns about trade

Market observers point to moves over the past few years by China and the West to disengage

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Glacier FarmMedia – The trade relationship between China and the United States is deteriorating and poses a threat for U.S. farmers, say analysts. “They are shifting away from the United States rather than sending their money here,” StoneX chief economist Arlan Suderman said during a live taping of the U.S. Farm Report at the 2024
The distribution of wild pig sightings in Manitoba in 2023.
Livestock, News

A year of growth for Squeal on Pigs

Wild pig awareness and control project counts victories and challenges in 2023

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Manitoba’s Squeal on Pigs campaign has gained traction every year, and 2023 was no exception. The past year brought program expansion, according to a recent update summarizing the initiative’s activities. Why it matters: Squeal on Pigs is reducing Manitoba’s wild pig problem and raising awareness of the invasive species. Last summer, Squeal on Pigs Manitoba
A man with a grocery cart walking down the produce isle.
Farmit Manitoba, News

How you can skip the veggie aisle

If you don’t already have a veggie patch, here’s how to start one

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If you’re pondering whether to start a vegetable garden this year, you’re not alone. Vegetable gardening is exploding in popularity, helped by inflation and the desire to spend less at the grocery store. Outside of finances, long-time gardeners know the rewards of this activity. Even repetitive tasks like weeding and watering can become a relaxing

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