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Farm community rallies around one of its own

By Lorraine Stevenson May 14, 2012

Manitoba’s rural community is rallying around a Ste. Rose farm family who lost their home to a fire April 28 while they were in Winnipeg receiving leukemia treatments for their critically ill toddler. Friends say Rob and Erin Brunel have been overwhelmed by outpouring of support. Brunel is well known for his activities in farm

Livestock, Opinion

Beef producers must engage the public on animal welfare

By Cam Dahl April 30, 2012

Animal welfare. These two words often evoke a strong response from livestock producers across the country who feel that their way of life is under siege by those who don’t understand them and don’t grasp what they do for society. One just has to look at a few headlines to understand why farmers may feel

News

Food panel releases first study results

By Lorraine Stevenson March 29, 2012

Eating out appears to be a once-a-week occasion for most Manitobans. We have strong views about local food but differing definitions of what “local” means. Most of us have never eaten buckwheat, hemp or flax-based foods. And while a little over 40 per cent of Manitobans buy organic food, an equal number don’t think organic

Crops, Grain Markets, News, Oilseeds

Social media: Lending credibility to marketing in the digital age

By Shannon VanRaes March 23, 2012

Just being good isn’t enough. Being special can elevate products like canola oil to new levels and increase sales

Low in saturated fat and high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids canola oil, offers clear health benefits to consumers. But marketers can’t expect the product to sell itself — they need to grease the wheels. Kit Yarrow, a consumer psychologist, author and consultant spoke at the Canola Council of Canada’s convention in Washington, D.C. about

Cereals, News

Take advantage of the the good times while they last: Bonnett

By Alex Binkley March 14, 2012

With farm incomes better than they’ve been in a long time, farmers need to take advantage of market opportunities without stretching themselves too thinly, says Ron Bonnett, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. That means doing everything from telling Canadians about the importance of the agri-food industry to the national economy to making sure

Country Crossroads, News

Time has come to stop always

By Lorraine Stevenson February 14, 2012

Nicole Blyth is involved. The vivacious farm girl from MacGregor has volunteered with community groups and at school, and jumped at just about every 4-H leadership opportunity that’s come her way. Volunteering is a way to meet people, have fun, and learn new things, says Blyth, a Brandon University student planning to focus on rural

News

By Daniel Winters January 24, 2012

All good things must come to an end. So say Owen and Pat Beever, who are retiring from their position as Ag Days co-ordinators after nearly 35 years with the organization’s various incarnations. “I’ve been telling everyone that we’re past our best-before date,” joked Owen. “It’s been a good run, though.” Manitoba’s pre-eminent agricultural trade

News

Where’s The Wetlands?

October 27, 2011

staff / Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is concerned the provincial government did not specifically reference wetlands, or the protection of wetlands, as a part of the solution to Manitoba s flooding and water quality problems in the recent throne speech. We are disappointed, as will be our 19,000-plus volunteers and supporters, says Bob Grant, manager

Cereals, Dairy cattle, Livestock

“Free Your Milk” Campaign Launched

By Daniel Winters October 27, 2011

Over half of Canadians think dairy products are too expensive, according to a recent survey by a restaurant and food services association. The current system is making Canadian milk and cheese less attractive and less affordable for everyone, said Garth Whyte, president and CEO of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA). The survey conducted

News

Farmers Turn To The Web To Burnish Image

By Carey Gillam October 27, 2011

October is a busy month for Kansas farmer Darin Grimm. With 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans to harvest, the third-generation family farmer is running a combine nearly dawn to dusk. But he still makes time to tweet. Whether it s touting the benefits of a new fertilizer, sharing photos of a newborn calf, debating

Daily Network News

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