How Much Are You Losing?

Canola growers lose up to five bushels per acre out the back of their combines. That skims a lot of profit off the top and adds to volunteer canola costs in following years. Manitoba Canola Growers Association and the Canola Council of Canada will host a Combine Performance Clinic at the Keystone Centre in Brandon,

What’s Up – for Feb. 17, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Feb. 22:“Record Keeping for Organic Growers, Part 2,” a Canadian Organic Growers webinar. For more info visit www.cog.ca/shop, click on “Events,” then click on “Webinars.” Feb. 23:Managing your Woodlot: Seminars, Baldur Memorial Hall. For more info call MAFRI at 204-741-0490. Feb. 24:“Crop Planning for Organic


What’s Up – for Feb. 10, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Feb. 15:“Organic Livestock Transition,” a Canadian Organic Growers webinar. For more info visit www.cog.ca/shop, click on “Events,” then click on “Webinars.” Feb. 22:“Record Keeping for Organic Growers, Part 2,” a Canadian Organic Growers webinar. For more info visit www.cog.ca/shop, click on “Events,” then click on

What’s Up – for Feb. 3, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Feb. 4:Low-stress pig-handling workshop, Mennonite Heritage Museum, Steinbach. For more info call Ron Bazylo at 204-572-5282 or Robyn Harte at 204-945-5402. Feb. 8:“Record Keeping for Organic Growers, Part 1,” a Canadian Organic Growers webinar. For more info visit www.cog.ca/shop, click on “Events,” then click on

Farm Safety Expos To Provide Farmers With The Latest In Farm Safety

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


What’s Up – for Jan. 27, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Jan. 26-28:Keystone Agricultural Producers annual meeting, Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-697-1140 or visit www.kap.mb.ca. Feb. 1:“Transitioning the Small Produce Farm,” a Canadian Organic Growers webinar. For more info visit www.cog.ca/shop, click on “Events,” then click on “Webinars.” Feb.

What’s Up – for Jan. 20, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Jan. 21:MAFRI/Manitoba Food Processors Association trade show skills training event, 1055 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-982-6373 or email [email protected]. Jan. 26:Brokenhead River Agricultural Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Brokenhead River Community Hall, 320 Veterans Lane, Beausejour. For more info call MAFRI

What’s Up – for Jan. 13, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Jan. 14:South Interlake Beef Seminar, Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre, 14 Main St., Teulon. For more info call MAFRI at 204-886-2696. Jan. 14:Farm Succession Planning Workshop, Swan River. Registration $15. For more info or to register for this day-long event call the Swan River GO Centre


Ag Days 2011 Set To Kick Off January 18

Ag Days organizers expect that Brandon’s Keystone Centre in Brandon will once again be packed with visitors this year. Manitoba’s largest farm show starts Tuesday Jan. 18 and ends Thurs. Jan. 20. Admission is free and organizers are promising a great event, with a strong lineup of speakers and exhibitors coming from all across North

What’s Up – for Jan. 6, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Jan. 9-10:Manitoba Forage Seed Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-376-3309 or visit www.forageseed.net. Jan. 10:Southeast Beef and Forage Days, Shevchenko Ukrainian Centre, Rosa. For more info call MAFRI in Vita at 204-425-5050. Jan. 10-13:Western Canadian Crop Production Show, Prairieland