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Michael McCain speaking to reporters
Hogs, Livestock

McCain CEO says Brandon pork facility needs more hogs, workers

Changes in the temporary foreign worker program will have an impact on Brandon’s hog-processing plant

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Manitoba’s hog production is not in line with its production capacity. That was the message brought to the Manitoba Pork Council by Maple Leaf Foods president and CEO Michael McCain last week. Speaking to members of the pork industry at the council’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg, the business leader said now is the time
Country Crossroads, Local news

PHOTOS: 108th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Event continues until Saturday, April 4

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The 108th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at the Westman Communications Place in Brandon is open from March 30th to April 4th. The week-long event showcases exhibitors and competitors from across the province, featuring show jumping, heavy horse competitions, barrel racing, livestock sales and displays, many entertainment items and a hands-on agricultural exhibit.
From left: Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn along with Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Ramona Byth, Manitoba Beef Producers president Heinz Reimer and Brandon-Souris MP Larry Maguire announced funding for a new research project geared toward sustainable beef production.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Governments invest in sustainable beef production research

Several organizations will partner to develop two demonstration sites near Brandon

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The federal and provincial governments have announced $3.1 million in support over three years for applied research on sustainable beef production at two sites near Brandon. Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Brandon-Souris MP Larry Maguire were on hand at the Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting here last week to
Jeff Shaw speaking at podium
Local news

SAFE Work Manitoba creates new safety consultant position

On-farm safety consultations are now available to Manitoba producers 
to assist in establishing safer operations and help avoid pitfalls

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The Manitoba government has created a new farm safety specialist position to help farmers stay safe — and avoid Workplace Health and Safety inspection infractions. “This role is a great opportunity to get some workshops back on track and help anyone who is looking for assistance in developing an on-farm safety plan,” said newly appointed
ezlid grain hopper lid-closing system
Crops, Local news

VIDEO: Grain bin opener closes the lid on old-school practices

Manitoba Ag Days Inventor's Showcase: EZLid can make closing off the top of your grain bin, well... easy

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With Shawn Poncsak’s invention there’s no more need for ropes, cables or ladders to open and close the top of your grain bin. EZLid is an automatic grain bin opener that can open up to six bins from a control box located at ground level. The system is CSA-approved and its internal components are made by a
Crowd at 2012 Manitoba Ag Days.
Local news

Volunteers are what make Manitoba Ag Days tick

Dozens of volunteers are working tirelessly 
behind the scenes

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An event as large and as well regarded as Manitoba Ag Days needs the support of many people behind the scenes to make it as special as can be. “No matter what the event is, big or small, there needs to be a core foundation of people to help make it successful,” says Jonothon Roskos,
Local news

A full schedule starts now

Many great speakers will take to Manitoba stages in the coming weeks 
and months

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The new year is barely a week old and already calendars are getting full. Producers looking to keep their skills up to date can begin by taking in St. Jean Farm Days at the Centennial Hall in St. Jean-Baptiste. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the annual event, which features two days of speakers,
farm safety kiosk at agricultural show
Local news

Farm Safety Area in expanded location

Farm safety challenge offers chance to win prizes

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Showcasing new and better equipment is a big part of Manitoba Ag Days, and so is the message that it needs to be used safely. “Manitoba Ag Days takes farm safety very seriously and we have set up a joint partnership with Manitoba Hydro and SAFE Work Manitoba to form the Farm Safety Area,” says
newspaper image from 1983
Our History

Manitoba Weed Fair precursor to Ag Days

Our History: January 1983

This ad from our Jan. 6, 1983 issue was for the Manitoba Weed Fair, an annual event which later grew into Ag Days. Back then it was held in two locations — Brandon and Winnipeg. Leading the news that week was a story that the new marketing and stabilization plan under the Manitoba Beef Commission
three young farm boys
Local news

A stellar lineup of speakers at Manitoba Ag Days

Be sure to take in some of the seminars

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Social media is all the rage these days and things are no different when it comes to agriculture and advocating agriculture in general. That is why 2015 Manitoba Ag Days co-chair Jonothon Roskos is particularly excited about the inclusion of Greg Peterson of Peterson Farm Bros. as a key speaker at the event. “The Peterson

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