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Letters – for Jan. 20, 2011

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A report worth reading In the Jan. 13 issue of the Co-operator,Doug Faller, policy manager for the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan, gives a comprehensive report on his take of the “Interim Report on the Rail Freight Service Review.” This report is readily found by putting this preceding sentence into your computer search engine. You will
Livestock

Preventive Antibiotic Approved For Hogs

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Draxxin (tulathromycin) is now registered for control of swine respiratory disease (SRD) in groups of pigs where SRD has been diagnosed. Draxxin is the first and only injectable antibiotic with a control claim for use in pigs assessed to be at risk of developing SRD because of their proximity to sick animals. With the additional
Country Crossroads

Avoid Bed Bug Infestations

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An entomologist with the University of Manitoba is encouraging the public to be cautious when buying used furniture to avoid having their homes become infested with bed bugs. The bed bug is a relatively flat, reddish-coloured, wingless, biting insect that feeds on blood at all stages of development and it tends to hide in cracks
News, Oilseeds

Agricultural Hall Of Fame – for Sep. 2, 2010

Cam Brown was born and raised on a farm in the St. Vital/St. Boniface area where his family produced cereals, vegetables and livestock. He attended Provencher School in St. Boniface. Upon graduation, he enrolled in the University of Manitoba where he obtained a BSA (’52) and an MSc (’55) in Swine Nutrition. Cam had a
Cereals, News

In Brief… – for Jun. 3, 2010

Ticks don’t like nerds: Tucking your pants into your socks will act as a barrier to black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks, a research scientist with the Public Health Agency of Canada and an adjunct professor with the faculty of agricultural and food sciences says. Insect repellents containing DEET are helpful too. Robbin Lindsay
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Diploma Alumnus Honoured By Faculty Of Agricultural And Food Sciences

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Agraduate of the University of Manitoba’s faculty of agricultural and food sciences was recognized recently for his outstanding contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural community. Robert Brunel, producer and young farmer advocate, received a certificate of merit from the faculty of agricultural and food sciences at the School of Agriculture diploma graduation on April 30. Brunel graduated
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Kroeker’s Contribution To Potato Industry Honoured

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Don Kroeker, potato producer and industry leader, has received a certificate of merit for degree graduates from the University of Manitoba’s faculty of agricultural and food sciences. Kroeker graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1957 with a bachelor of science in agriculture specializing in agricultural economics. He received the Lieutenant-Governor’s Gold Medal for outstanding
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Endowment Fund Seeks Applications

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The Endowment Fund Committee of the faculty of agricultural and food sciences is once again seeking proposals from alumni, students, and academic and support staff of the faculty for special projects requiring funding. The Endowment Fund has raised over $1.3 million to date. The interest generated by this fund is used to provide teaching and
Livestock

New Centre To Connect People With The Farm

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From the soil to the supper plate. A new facility at the University of Manitoba will give non-farmers a better connection with agriculture, food and the people who deal in both. The building under construction at the university’s Glenlea Research Station will be an interactive interpretive centre for the agri-food industry, with virtual displays and
Cereals, News, Oilseeds, Pulses

Functional Food Business A Tough Sell

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“I think we’ll all say that the commercialization piece has been the slowest to happen.” – LEE ANNE MURPHY, CO-ORDINATOR OF THE MANITOBA AGRI-HEALTH RESEARCH NETWORK (MAHRN) Scott Sigvaldason sold part of the family’s 106-year-old farm, rented out the rest and invested about $800,000 of his own money to develop a product that could provide

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