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Lots of talk, few actions at ag ministers meeting

Action on AgriStability shortcomings could come by the end of the year

By Alex Binkley July 29, 2019

The annual meeting of Canadian agriculture ministers concluded with lots of talk — but no immediate changes along the lines recommended by a coalition of farm organizations. The ministers’ closing statement said they discussed trade disputes, support for dairy and poultry producers, labour shortages, fixing business risk management programs and preventing African Swine Fever from

Crops, News

Crop insurance deadline coming up

Crop dollar values are generally slightly higher, while premiums on average are down seven per cent

By Allan Dawson March 22, 2019

The deadline for making crop insurance changes for the coming season, or enrolling for the first time, is nearly here. The March 31 deadline is a Sunday this year so Manitoba farmers have until Monday, April 1, says David Van Deynze, vice-president of insurance operations at the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), which administers the

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

By Allan Dawson January 22, 2019

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

Local news, News, Other

Province announces locked-in funds with MASC trusts

The province says the new trusts will keep funds cycling back to the farm

By Alexis Stockford October 1, 2018

AgriInsurance and hail insurance funds will be handled a little differently in the future, and the provincial government says that will keep those funds going back to farmers. The province announced two new trusts Sept. 21 to feed into the two insurance streams. The trust for AgriInsurance will include provincial, federal and paid-in funds from

Livestock, Local news, Weather

Services available for producers affected by dry conditions

Pastures and forage crops diminished by lack of rain

By Manitoba Agriculture August 10, 2018

Manitoba Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers affected by dry conditions of the programs and services available to livestock producers to manage forage shortages. To date, low levels of precipitation and soil moisture have affected the growth of pastures and forage crops in parts of Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture provides a number of tools and resources for

Jared Munro, who has worked in various positions at the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation,  is its new CEO.

Local news, Other

Jared Munro new Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation CEO

The 10-year veteran of the corporation knows first hand a lot about its workings

By Allan Dawson March 26, 2018

Jared Munro, the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s (MASC) new chief executive officer, has worked for the Crown agency since 2008 and has been acting CEO since Neil Hamilton retired from the job last June. “I’ve had an interesting career here so far,” Munro said in an interview March 15. “I’ve been involved in lots of

News

Applications open April 1 for new Business Risk Management programs

It’s now AgriMarketing, AgriCompetitiveness, AgriScience, AgriInnovate, AgriDiversity and AgriAssurance

By Alex Binkley February 27, 2018

Farmers can start applying for coverage under the six Business Risk Management programs available when the Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP) officially launches April 1. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay made the long-awaited announcement during Canada Agriculture Day celebrations in Ottawa Feb. 16. Some modifications have been made to AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriInsurance, AgriRecovery and AgriRisk. In addition,

Speaking at at Ag Days in Brandon Jan. 16 Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced an average seven per cent drop in crop insurance premiums for the 2018 crop. Some other important changes to crop insurance were announced in a news release, including ending the pre-harvest deductible for corn and soybeans.

Crops, Local news

Lower crop insurance premiums, in 2018

The pre-harvest deductible on corn and soybeans is ending and CHNR wheat gets its own category

By Allan Dawson January 17, 2018

A host of changes, including lower premiums, are coming to crop insurance for the coming season. Speaking at Ag Days on Jan. 16 Ralph Eichler, the provincial agriculture minister told farmers they can expect to pay less, to no longer have pre-harvest deductibles for corn and soybeans, and to see changes in soybean coverage and

Outside panel named for farm risk management review

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 24, 2017

A panel of 11 “external” experts from across the country has been picked to offer guidance and feedback on a federal/provincial review of farm business risk management (BRM) programming. The panel’s appointment follows an agreement by federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers back in July to launch a review of BRM programs, assessing those programs’

Crops, Local news

Average Manitoba 2017 crop insurance coverage up, premiums down

AgriInsurance covers 90 per cent of annual crops seed in this province

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 30, 2017

AgriInsurance coverage in Manitoba is expected to exceed $2.6 billion this year — the second-highest level on record — on 9.6 million acres of land, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler said Jan. 17 while speaking here at Ag Days. While coverage is increasing an average seven per cent, premium rates are down an average of four

Daily Network News

B.C. ostriches culled, CFIA confirms

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs end week on high note

U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce as Chinese demand assessed, wheat drops

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