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Colt starting competition highlight of horse training challenge

Three of North America’s leading colt raisers compete against one another in timed training challenge

By Jennifer Paige May 27, 2015

A highlight of Brandon’s Horse3 event demonstrated the unique connection that is made between horse and trainer in the initial stages of colt raising. The North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC) hosted the Trainer’s Challenge during the Horse3 event, which saw three clinicians take a young horse out of a supplied select group and

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SAFE Work Manitoba creates new safety consultant position

On-farm safety consultations are now available to Manitoba producers  to assist in establishing safer operations and help avoid pitfalls

By Jennifer Paige February 9, 2015

The Manitoba government has created a new farm safety specialist position to help farmers stay safe — and avoid Workplace Health and Safety inspection infractions. “This role is a great opportunity to get some workshops back on track and help anyone who is looking for assistance in developing an on-farm safety plan,” said newly appointed

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A full schedule starts now

Many great speakers will take to Manitoba stages in the coming weeks  and months

By Shannon VanRaes January 19, 2015

The new year is barely a week old and already calendars are getting full. Producers looking to keep their skills up to date can begin by taking in St. Jean Farm Days at the Centennial Hall in St. Jean-Baptiste. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the annual event, which features two days of speakers,

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Farm Safety Area in expanded location

Farm safety challenge offers chance to win prizes

By Duncan Morrison January 15, 2015

Showcasing new and better equipment is a big part of Manitoba Ag Days, and so is the message that it needs to be used safely. “Manitoba Ag Days takes farm safety very seriously and we have set up a joint partnership with Manitoba Hydro and SAFE Work Manitoba to form the Farm Safety Area,” says

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Let the 2015 ag year begin!

The weather outside is frightful, which is a good reason to head to Brandon for Ag Days

By Duncan Morrison January 12, 2015

While we all start the year with the fresh flip of a brand new calendar January 1, when it comes to agriculture in Manitoba, Manitoba Ag Days is really where the year begins. This year’s Manitoba Ag Days will take place January 20-22, 2015 at Brandon’s Keystone Centre. “Manitoba Ag Days is the first agricultural

Crops, National news, Oilseeds

Canola Council joins coalition for bee health road map

A diverse group of corporate entities join together  with beekeepers as the Honey Bee Health Coalition

By Shannon VanRaes November 4, 2014

The Canola Council of Canada has joined the Honey Bee Health Coalition, a North American coalition of more than 30 organizations, in the hopes of improving pollinator numbers. “We’re really dependent on pollinators to have seed stocks for this 20-million-acre industry, so obviously we want that relationship to continue,” said Gregory Sekulic, who represents the

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Annual conference highlights female farmer strength, capability

Manitoba Farm Women’s conference features speakers from near and far

By Meghan Mast October 17, 2014

When Beth Connery’s husband died suddenly in the summer of 2012, through the grief, she still had to think about the harvest. She asked her kids if they wanted to continue farming and they said yes. So the family got to work. “The reality of a farm, especially in summer, is that there is a

News

Summer flood bulletin #22

By Province of Manitoba July 16, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Assiniboine River – Portage Diversion There have been 500 members of the Canadian Armed Forces, more than 400 staff from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, 100 staff from other government departments and 120 Manitoba Hydro staff supporting flood-fighting efforts at the Hoop and Holler Bend and along the Portage Diversion, as well

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Long list of resolutions as municipal leaders gather for 15th annual AMM convention

By Lorraine Stevenson November 20, 2013

Municipal leaders will debate the merits of nuclear power to meet Manitoba’s long-term energy needs when they meet in Brandon for their annual convention next week. A resolution from the Local Government District of Pinawa asks delegates to press Manitoba Hydro to consider “all options,” including a nuclear power station as part of its ongoing

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Yellow flowers in February at CanoLABs

By Daniel Winters February 23, 2013

Brandon is hosting the Manitoba version of the Canola Council of Canada’s CanoLAB, which comes to Manitoba for the first time Feb. 28. “CanoLAB is a truly unique learning experience,” says Dan Orchard, Canola Council of Canada (CCC) agronomy specialist for north-central Alberta. “You get a full day with an extensive list of professional instructors,

Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions

U.S. grains: Corn futures edge up, soybeans sag on improving US crop ratings

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up, hogs mixed

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Field-by-field mapping could improve yield, productivity predictions

U.S. grains: Corn futures edge up, soybeans sag on improving US crop ratings

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures up, hogs mixed

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Colt starting competition highlight of horse training challenge

SAFE Work Manitoba creates new safety consultant position

A full schedule starts now

Farm Safety Area in expanded location

Let the 2015 ag year begin!

Canola Council joins coalition for bee health road map

Annual conference highlights female farmer strength, capability

Summer flood bulletin #22

Long list of resolutions as municipal leaders gather for 15th annual AMM convention

Yellow flowers in February at CanoLABs

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