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Crops Briefs Jan. 5

Canola board elections Staff / Manitoba canola growers elected Huge Drake of Elkhorn, Jack Froese of Winkler, Dale Gryba of Gilbert Plains and Clayton Harder of Winnipeg to represent them on the Manitoba Canola Growers Association board of directors. There were 8,983 ballots mailed out in the election this fall with 1.512 valid envelopes returned.
Crops, Forages

Forage As An Export Crop

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has received $90,000 from the federal government to support export market development. The funds, which will be administered by the Manitoba Forage Council, are earmarked for the development of promotional and technical packages for international buyers, fact-finding missions to assess markets, participation at selected trade shows and the
Forages, Livestock, News

New Forage Group Hopes To Raise Industry Profile

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Like Rodney Dangerfield, Canada’s forage producers sometimes feel they get no respect. Despite having the biggest farming sector in the country, forage producers say others in the agri-food industry either take them for granted or largely ignore them. “We have the largest agricultural acreage but no voice,” lamented Ed Shaw, chair of the Canadian Forage
Forages, News

What’s Up – for Dec. 9, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Dec. 10:Strategic Solutions for the Family Farm, a Canadian Association of Farm Advisors seminar, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Willow Room, Elkhorn Resort. Registration $50, deadline Dec. 8, for more info or to register email [email protected]. Dec. 13:MAFRI North Parkland beef meeting, 12 p.m., Community
Forages, News

What’s Up – for Dec. 2, 2010

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Dec. 3:University of Manitoba Transport Institute’s 15th annual Fields on Wheels conference, Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave. For more info visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/ti/conferences/index.html. Dec. 7-8:Manitoba Grazing School, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave. W., Brandon. For more info visit www.mbforagecouncil.mb.ca or call 204-622-2006. Dec. 8-9:Manitoba
Forages, News

What’s Up – for Nov. 25, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Nov. 27:Christmas wreath-making course, Winnipeg River Learning Centre, Pine Falls. Registration $50 per person. For more info contact Ken Fosty, Manitoba Forestry Association, 204-330- 7495. Dec. 3:University of Manitoba Transport Institute’s 15th annual Fields on Wheels conference, Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave. For more
Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock

Forage Council Seeks Funding For Industry Strategy

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“We are going to need a reliable source of funding.” – WAYNE DIGBY, MFC The Manitoba Forage Council is requesting government assistance to implement an ambitious strategy for developing the province’s forage and grassland industry. The MFC is negotiating with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives for an annual grant to fund research, extension services
Forages, Livestock, News

National Voice For Forage And Grasslands Formed

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Pr o v i n c i a l forage and grassland organizations have come together to form the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association. “We are very pleased to announce the formation of a new national association for our forage and grassland industry,” said Ed Shaw, chair of the newly formed Canadian Forage & Grassland
Forages, Livestock

They Need Hay — And They Can Pay

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“Up until now, they weren’t really tracking their irrigation use, but now they are really cracking down, given what their water supply situation is going to be like over the coming decades.” – glenn friesen New markets for hay in the oil-rich Middle East could present a golden opportunity for Manitoba forage growers – if

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