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Farmers, grain companies want federal government to continue railway shipping targets
Ritz’s office says he and the transport minister haven’t made a decision yet
KAP calls for mandatory reporting of grain prices
Farmers need more information
AgriRecovery talks continue between Manitoba and Ottawa
Stay tuned for a ‘potential announcement,’ says agriculture minister
KAP, APAS fear pleas for AgriRecovery falling on deaf ears
KAP says aid is needed to offset some of the ongoing affects of excessive moisture and cuts to AgriStability
Rain, rain go away
Recent rains and forecasts for more along with shorter days and cooler temperatures are delaying Manitoba’s harvest
Opposition seeks high ground as flood waters recede
Manitoba’s opposition party wants action on flood mitigation but is a little shallow on details
Hazy disaster aid outlook for flooded farmers
There are ongoing discussions, but no action for producers still seeking compensation for 2012 flooding
Viterra files service complaint against CN Rail to CTA
A trickle of cases alleging inadequate rail service for grain could turn into a torrent
Oil industry can help fight spread of clubroot
KAP wants companies to clean their equipment between locations
Delegates also passed resolutions on water management, but won’t be organizing a mass demonstration at the legislature
Oilfield equipment needs to be cleaned as it enters and exits Manitoba farmland to prevent the spread of clubroot, says a resolution passed by the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ general council Oct. 17. It was one of six resolutions debated. Five were passed and one was defeated. “It’s not that big of a deal,” said CromerAgriStability changes unwelcome
Opinions on the effectiveness of AgriStability may differ, but most feel farmers are getting shortchanged