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VIDEO: Livestock traceability innovation takes top prize
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VIDEO: Livestock traceability innovation takes top prize

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CleanTrace is a low-cost livestock tag that could be a replacement for common RFID tags. Its patented heat release technology allows it to be reused and are a ‘low-cost, low-burden’ option for producers. Coupled with a process that laser prints a marking onto the carcass, CleanTrace’s award-winning innovation showcased at Manitoba Ag Days earlier in
Editor’s Take: In praise of boredom
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Editor’s Take: In praise of boredom

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It would be fair to describe the tone of farmers at this year’s Ag Days as ‘cautiously optimistic.’ Crop prices are down — but not out. And input prices are a mixed bag, according to analysts speaking at the event. They’re expecting urea prices to stay strong over the winter and into spring, but ammonia
David Frum speaking at Ag Days 2024 in Brandon.
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U.S. greatest geopolitical risk: Frum

Author and political analyst says U.S. absence harms global prospects

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Canadian farmers have front-row seats to the world’s biggest geopolitical risk, according to David Frum. “I think the thing that worries me the most is the threat that lies within the United States,” Frum, a journalist, former White House speechwriter, and conservative intellectual, told farmers at Manitoba Ag Days earlier this month. “If Americans make
The grant comes at a time when more people are becoming food insecure, but increasing costs are making it more difficult to meet their needs.
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Communities benefit from ballooned Ag Days Gives Back

Seventeen organizations benefited from community grants this year

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Charlene Claeys-Godard, operations manager of food security program Sara’s Pantry, had long wanted to help those struggling to feed their families. Her grandparents had little money when they arrived in Canada, she said, but the kindness they found in their new community helped them find their feet, even though it was the ‘30s and nobody
Manitoba premier Wab Kinew announces $450,000 in funding for the Manitoba Farm Wellness Program at AgDays in Brandon on Tuesday, January 16.
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Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program surprised by $450,000 boost

Money will help expand program, says CAO Gerry Friesen

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A $450,000 funding announcement for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) made at Ag Days last week came as a surprise to Gerry Friesen. “I feel overwhelmed, said Friesen, the CAO of the group. “You know, a lot of times when you get announcements like this, there’s somewhat of a lead-up. We were kind of
Lower crop insurance premiums ahead
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Lower crop insurance premiums ahead

Crop insurance changes were announced at Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 16

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Manitoba producers can expect lower crop insurance premiums on most products, attendees of Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn’s Manitoba Ag Days address heard Jan. 16. Average premiums for annual crops under AgriInsurance are expected to hit $16.21 per acre in 2024, down from $19.21 in 2023. It’s a good news-bad news scenario for producers. Speaking
Premier Wab Kinew speaks at Ag Days in Brandon on Jan. 16.
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Funds announced for farmer mental health

Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program bolstered by $450,000 Ag Days announcement

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Gerry Friesen, chief administrative officer for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, was surprised by the news that his organization would have another $450,000 over the next three years to add to their budget. “I feel overwhelmed, he said. “And, you know, a lot of times when you get announcements like this, there’s somewhat of a
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew (seated) and Manitoba agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn during the Jan. 16, 2024, announcement at Manitoba Ag Days.
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Lower premiums, new pilot for veggies ahead for crop insurance

Crop insurance changes were announced at Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 16

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Manitoba producers can expect lower crop insurance premiums on most products, attendees of Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn’s Manitoba Ag Days address heard Jan. 16. Average premiums for annual crops under AgriInsurance are expected to hit $16.21 per acre in 2024, down from $19.21 in 2023. It’s a good news, bad news scenario for producers. [VIDEO:
Ag In the Classroom: Manitoba is slated to get a sizeable grant from Ag Days Gives Back.  
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Wave of public support lets Ag Days give back even more

Annual giving campaign will award $50,000 to community projects this year

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Ag Days Gives Back will give back more than ever this year, thanks to a wave of public support last year, when the show returned after missing the 2021 and 2022 outings due to the pandemic. The ability to provide more community grants, and the ongoing educational scholarships, comes at a great time, says committee
Spider Hitch from Donnelly, Alta.
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Innovation Showcase highlights newest products

Seven categories offer entrants exposure and profile for their new offerings

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Mike Cousins says the Innovation Showcase is an attendee favourite at Manitoba Ag Days, and for good reason. Farmers are a tech-savvy lot, the farmer board representative notes, and that means they enjoy seeing any new solutions to common farm problems. That has generated plenty of innovative products and entries in the competition, Cousins notes.

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