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Second Open Farm Day Planned For 2011

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Manitoba farmers and the province are gearing up to host another Open Farm Day September 18 and this year promotions are starting early. Last year, nearly 4,000 people descended on 35 participating farms for a September farm show-and-tell event for which publicity only started earlier that month. This year the invitation to Manitoba’s farms will
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KAP, WRAP And APAS Deliver Election Wish List

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Bread-and-butter issues for Prairie farmers top provincial farm associations’ election priorities as the federal campaign nears the home stretch. Keystone Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and Wild Rose Agricultural Producers last week listed four main issues they want the newly elected government to focus on after the May 2 election. The priorities emerged
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KAP Opposes Roundup Ready Alfalfa’s Release In Canada

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The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has added its voice to groups opposed to the release of Roundup Ready alfalfa. “It’s a superweed,” Paul Gregory, a Fisher Branch farmer and alfalfa seed exporter said during debate on his resolution for KAP to support the Manitoba Forage Seed Association’s efforts to block Roundup Ready alfalfa’s release. “Once
Cereals, News

New Rail Service Rules Welcomed

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After months if not years of lobbying, the grain industry got what it wanted last week – government action on rail service. And while shippers say they’re cautiously optimistic, some organization officials say it’s exactly what they’ve asked for. At an announcement made at a Paterson elevator near Winnipeg last week, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz,
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CWB Is Buying Boats

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The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) defended its controversial decision to buy into the Great Lakes shipping fleet last week, saying it will ultimately mean higher returns for farmers. The board’s goal is not only to get the best returns for farmers, but to cut their costs too, said CWB chair Allen Oberg. Oberg said the
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KAP Memberships Plummet, Checkoff Problems Blamed

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Bad weather and chronic problems with a membership checkoff have combined to reduce the number of Keystone Agricultural Producers members to their lowest level ever. KAP ended 2010 with 4,178 paid members, down from 4,402 in 2009, the association’s annual meeting in Winnipeg learned. KAP now has fewer members than at any time in its
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Farm Safety Expos To Provide Farmers With The Latest In Farm Safety

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Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) in conjunction with Acklands-Grainger and major safety manufacturers will showcase the latest in farm safety at Farm Safety Expos to be held February 14 to 17 in rural Manitoba. In addition to general safety protection, the trade shows will feature special products and safety specialists in welding safety, respiratory safety, gas
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KAP’s Former Leader Gets Political Nomination

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It’s official. Keystone Agricultural Producers’ former president is now a political candidate. Ian Wishart was acclaimed as the Progressive Conservative candidate for the provincial Portage la Prairie riding at a Dec. 20 constituency meeting. About 45 people attended the nomination meeting held in a Portage la Prairie hotel. Wishart, 56, resigned as KAP president Oct.
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Province Increases Wildlife Damage Compensation

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Manitoba farmers will soon be able to claim full reimbursement for wildlife damage to losses to crops and livestock. The Manitoba government says it will restore 100 per cent compensation for damage from wildlife predation. The coverage was previously lowered in 2005 under the federal-provincial Agriculture Policy Framework agreement. The province made the announcement Nov.
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Partners Promote Manitoba’s Safe Farms Check Program

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Keys tone Agr icul tural Producers (KAP) in conjunction with Manitoba Labour and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives will be rolling out a farm safety program called Manitoba’s Safe Farms Check Program to help make Manitoba farms safer workplaces – potentially resulting in lower workers’ compensation premiums. The program will be made available to

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