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Ag Days all-in on agriculture

Board members and volunteers support the event because it remains firmly focused on the industry 

By Duncan Morrison January 11, 2017

One of the most important features of Ag Days is that over the past 40 years it’s steadfastly remained 100 per cent focused on agriculture. That ongoing commitment sits well with producers and prospective volunteers and board members, says Kristen Phillips, the event’s general manager. “The board members are committed to ensuring the show remains

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Big Iron 2016 show set to kick off

The 36th annual event will celebrate agriculture and showcase innovation

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 7, 2016

Organizers of the 36th annual Big Iron Farm Show are promising attendees “three days of agricultural advancements” during the annual three-day celebration of agriculture in Fargo, N.D. This includes more than 900 exhibit booths, training sessions, equipment demonstrations and opportunities to see the latest innovations in agriculture. The Big Iron Farm Show showcases the newest

Ag More Than Ever, Farm and Food Care Canada and Agriculture in the Classroom want your participation in the first national Canada Agriculture Day on February 16, 2017.

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Canadian Ag Day coming next year

Agriculture More Than Ever is gearing up to establish a nationwide celebration  of the Canadian agriculture industry

By Jennifer Paige June 3, 2016

Mark your calendars for February 16, Canada’s first national Agriculture Day. Ag More Than Ever is teaming up with Farm and Food Care Canada and Agriculture in the Classroom to initiate a day of celebration for the Canadian agriculture industry. On February 16, 2017, producers and industry members will be encouraged to celebrate their role

Ag Days is the first major ag show of the year, and features both indoor and outdoor demonstration areas.

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Paying it forward at Ag Days

Proceeds from 50/50 draw to agriculture students and community upgrades

By Duncan Morrison January 13, 2016

Manitoba Ag Days will be “giving back” to the farm and rural community again this year. “At our 2013 show we introduced a 50-50 draw with half of the proceeds going to the winning ticket holder and the other half benefiting agriculture-related charities,” says Christine Roskos, Manitoba Ag Days organizer. “Manitoba Ag Days is a

In 2015 Chris Hawkins of AgChem Expert took first prize in Inventors’ Showcase for a web-based program for pesticide selection.

Crops, Livestock, Local news

Inventors’ Showcase back for 2016

Entrants include farmer-developed innovations for grain and livestock operations

By Duncan Morrison January 12, 2016

A web-based program for pesticide selection won last year at the Manitoba Ag Days Inventors’ Showcase, besting a second-place tablet-based grain cart-weighing system. What will win this year? “We have entries that range from a calf catcher to a safety gate to a robotic tractor to automated grain bin lid openers,” says Kristen Phillips, Manitoba

"There were a lot of good things about it, but I just didn't want to do it anymore." – John Duvenaud

Crops, Local news

GrainWorld outlook conference dead unless a new organizer steps up

Wild Oats publisher John Duvenaud, who put on the meetings the last four years, doesn’t want to do them anymore

By Allan Dawson November 3, 2015

Wild Oats GrainWorld, one of Western Canada’s main annual grain outlook conferences, will no longer be held unless someone new wants to take on the job, says conference organizer John Duvenaud. “I’ve run four,” Duvenaud, who owns and publishes the Wild Oats grain-marketing newsletter, said in an interview Oct. 21. “They’ve all made money. It’s

Livestock

Agribition and hotel association partner to construct International Trade Centre

By GFM Network News November 3, 2015

Regina/Saskatchewan – The Regina Hotel Association (RHA) and Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced $4 million in funding towards the construction of the International Trade Centre at Evraz Place in Regina, Saskatchewan. The total cost of the 150,000 square foot facility is estimated at $37 million. The RHA will invest $3 million from its Destination Marketing

General manager of Brandon’s Keystone Centre, Neil Thomson, says the proposed addition is a matter of when, not if.

Crops, Livestock, Local news

Keystone Centre proposes barn addition

General manager of Brandon’s Keystone Centre says the facility is looking to acquire  funding for addition of a multi-purpose field house and barn

By Jennifer Paige October 6, 2015

Brandon’s Keystone Centre is ready to begin construction on a 130,000-square-foot addition as soon as it lines up enough funds. “Manitoba Ag Days basically takes every square inch of the building that we have now and it also has a waiting list of exhibitors. We would like to be able to accommodate that,” said Keystone

Centrepieces were created from items from the thrift store and silver lids from take-out food containers.

Country Crossroads

Stylish, affordable entertaining

Around the House: Decorating for a special event doesn’t have to be expensive

By Connie Oliver August 14, 2015

My husband and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and our decorating ideas were stylish and affordable that could be used for any special event. Invitations I didn’t want to invite guests by email or text to this event. At the dollar store I found a wedding invitation set embossed with a silver design.

Gorden Nelson of Austin, Man. drives his Belgian team, Sam and Sassey, with a load of sheaths to the gas-powered tractor threshing unit. Gas team were the winners on July 24.

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PHOTOS: Manitoba Thresherman’s Reunion and Stampede

Photos from the event held in Austin, Manitoba last weekend

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 31, 2015

Kyle Moorehead of Douglas, Man. on a Pony model Massey Harris leads the Massey Harris tractor line in front of the grandstand during the daily vintage tractor parade. The parade is held each day of the 4-day event.

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Shares slump, bonds skid as oil surge threatens inflation shock

Complexity of being a woman in farming can lead to mental, physical health risks

Federal gov. funds youth employment in agriculture, agri-food

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