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KAP seeks members’ input on Growing Forward 3

By starting early Manitoba’s general farm organization hopes to have more influence  over the outcome than it did with Growing Forward 2

By Allan Dawson May 12, 2015

Which farm programs are working and which are not? That’s what Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) staff is asking members as it and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture prepare for Growing Forward 3, the federal-provincial framework for farm programs to take effect April 1, 2017. “We felt we needed to be as proactive as possible to

dust blowing across Manitoba fields in 1999

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Manitoba dust storm of 1999, and a “gang of seven” gears up for a fight

Our History: May 1999

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 7, 2015

In a scene similar to one April 15 this year, this photo taken near Eden in our May 6, 1999 issue showed dust blowing from the previous week’s windstorm. Winds at times topped 80 km/h. The worst-affected area was around Grosse Isle, where visibility was below one km in blowing dust. In other news, Agriculture

Crops, Local news

Manitoba farmers dropping out of AgriStability

Changes to the program three years ago made it less effective

By Allan Dawson May 7, 2015

Changes three years ago to AgriStability have prompted some Manitoba farmers to abandon the income stabilization scheme because the cost is too high and the potential for payments too low. Federal statistics show the number of farmers enrolled in the program has dropped about nine per cent since 2012. However, if informal surveys by Keystone

Crops, Local news

KAP GM is confident hiring a membership co-ordinator will pay off

Membership revenue is important, but so is broad farmer representation, says James Battershill

By Allan Dawson May 6, 2015

Membership, and the revenue that comes with it, are the lifeblood of any organization, but for the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) it’s more than just the money. “It’s really what drives our credibility as an organization,” KAP’s general manager James Battershill told delegates attending KAP’s spring General Council meeting April 16. “KAP has always been

Cereals, News

Clock ticking for company co-operation on grain price transparency

Gerry Ritz wants information posted starting Aug. 1 and John De Pape is confident the target can be met

By Allan Dawson April 29, 2015

John De Pape is trying to get all Prairie grain companies to give him their prices so he can post regional averages starting Aug. 1, but if they don’t the federal government might have to force them to. “It’s a stick the (agriculture) minister (Gerry Ritz) has,” De Pape, president of FARMCO, told the Keystone

Crops, Local news

Winter fertilizer prohibition lifted early, but can return if weather turns bad

The new policy considers soil conditions, not just the date

By Allan Dawson April 13, 2015

The Manitoba government’s winter prohibition on applying fertilizer and manure was lifted April 1 because of thawed soils — 10 days earlier than the normal date of April 11 — just in time for what could be an early spring if the weather co-operates. The news was welcomed by Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), which has

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transport Minister Lisa Raitt

Crops, National news

Ottawa drops minimum rail shipping order

Permanent  improvements to grain transportation must come from the Canada Transportation Act review

By Allan Dawson, Dave Bedard April 2, 2015

The federal government’s order-in-council requiring the two major railways to ship a minimum amount of grain has expired, but can be reinstated if required, says Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. The first order last March compelled the railways to ship one million tonnes in total per week or face a fine of up to $100,000 a

Opinion

Editorial: The farm organizations ‘that matter’

By John Morriss March 23, 2015

The recent decision to join UPOV ’91, the international agreement on plant breeders’ rights, was part of Bill C-18, “The Agricultural Growth Act.” Back in the day, it would have been called something like “An Act Regarding the Application of Plant Breeders’ Rights in Canada.” The previous Bill C-18 would have been “An Act to

National news

‘Be the Difference’ is 2015 Ag Safety Week theme

Farm safety champion testimonials aim to inspire peers to adopt a safer work culture on Canadian farms

By Lorraine Stevenson March 13, 2015

Be a better role model and set a higher standard for safety on your farm. That’s the message of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, which kicks off in Prince Edward Island next week, urging farmers and those who work with them to become safety champions. The education campaign, held each year on the third week of

Local news

Farm safety consultant says she wants to be kept busy

If you have an employee on your farm, you need to be ready for an inspection

By Lorraine Stevenson February 26, 2015

A Workplace Safety and Health officer has arrived at your farm to do an inspection. Can you tell them to leave? Some farmers have tried, apparently using a few choice words. But the inspector will be back and telling them to leave only shows you don’t know the law, says Morag Marjerison, a new safety

Daily Network News

USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

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KAP seeks members’ input on Growing Forward 3

Manitoba dust storm of 1999, and a “gang of seven” gears up for a fight

Manitoba farmers dropping out of AgriStability

KAP GM is confident hiring a membership co-ordinator will pay off

Clock ticking for company co-operation on grain price transparency

Winter fertilizer prohibition lifted early, but can return if weather turns bad

Ottawa drops minimum rail shipping order

Editorial: The farm organizations ‘that matter’

‘Be the Difference’ is 2015 Ag Safety Week theme

Farm safety consultant says she wants to be kept busy

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