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Greg Bartley, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers on-farm specialist, gives this year’s Ag Days audience tips on developing their own research on farm.
Crops, Local news

Farmers urged to add on-farm research

Farmers are already expected to wear many hats, from mechanic to grower, but it may be time to add ‘researcher’ to that list, according to one Ag Days speaker

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Greg Bartley wants more producers to take research into their own hands. An on-farm specialist with the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, Bartley has been working with farmers to develop research trials in the commercial field, rather than the research plot. That research may become a producer’s greatest tool in measuring the actual value of
“The big thing that’s making us grow is you (farmers)... because you’re investing in a family business and community.” – Brian Pallister
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Pallister, Eichler venerate ag in Manitoba’s economy

The premier and agriculture minister spoke at Ag Days in Brandon

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Everybody likes a pat on the back and Premier Brian Pallister and his agriculture minister, Ralph Eichler, gave Manitoba farmers one when they spoke here at Ag Days Jan. 22. Agriculture, they said, is a major driver of Manitoba’s economy. “I am proud to tell you that 72 per cent of the private sector capital
VIDEO: BushelPlus system helps you safely measure harvest loss
Equipment, Local news

VIDEO: BushelPlus system helps you safely measure harvest loss

Manitoba Ag Days 2019: Drop pan system activated by remote control

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Measuring harvest loss is essential in order to ensure your combine is set up properly, and you’ll know if you’ve done a good job by the number of geese getting a free meal in your field in the days after. But not only is it important to make sure your getting the most from your
VIDEO: Free online tool promises farm data analysis
Crops, Local news

VIDEO: Free online tool promises farm data analysis

News from Ag Days 2019: Farmers looking for data analysis without breaking the bank can look to a free, web-based software program offered by Niagara College

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Niagara College has a new, free, option for farmers to turn their farm data into something usable for farm decisions. Sarah Lepp, senior research associate with Niagara College Research and Innovation, demonstrated their Crop Portal to this year’s Ag Days audience, using real farm data. The program processes and visualizes data ranging from yield to
Pictured (from left): Gord Gilmour (Manitoba Co-operator), Fokko Burma (Mid Plains Implements), Brad Crammond (Manitoba Ag Days), Kale Wilson (Amazone), Dennis Hackmann (Amazone), David Laudin (Manitoba Ag Days).
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VIDEO: Amazone virtual reality system awarded first place at Ag Days

News from Ag Days 2019: Amazone Smart Service 4.0 VR links producers to the virtual world

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The virtual world may soon be coming to a service rep near you in the not-too-distant future if today’s win in the Inventor’s Showcase at Manitoba Ag Days is any indication. The folks at Amazone have developed a Smart Service 4.0 system that allows technicians to completely disassemble equipment using virtual reality. In this video,
Greg Bartley, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers on-farm specialist, gives this year’s Ag Days audience tips on developing their own research on-farm.
Crops, Local news

Adding on-farm research to the rotation

News from Ag Days 2019: Farmers are already expected to wear many hats, from mechanic to grower, but it may be time to add “researcher” to that list, according to one Ag Days speaker

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Greg Bartley wants more producers to take research into their own hands. An on-farm specialist with the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, Bartley has been working with farmers to develop research trials in the commercial field, rather than the research plot. That research may become a producer’s greatest tool in measuring the actual value of
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced consultation on a protein strategy for the province and higher crop insurance coverage in 2019 at a lower cost.
Local news, News

Protein consultations, higher crop insurance coverage coming

News from Ag Days 2019: Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler spoke about both at Ag Days

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Manitoba’s agriculture minister had some good news for farmers at Manitoba Ag Days Jan. 22. Ralph Eichler announced consultations on a strategy to make Manitoba North America’s plant and animal protein supplier of choice. He also announced higher crop insurance coverage for Manitoba farmers this year and lower premiums. “We are in a great position
The historic dome building on the Keystone Centre grounds will be the site of a fundraiser for Agriculture in the Classroom — Manitoba.
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Manitoba Social to raise advocacy funds

Ag in the Classroom will benefit from the first-ever event at the historic dome building

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In the spirit of going a step further to promote agriculture advocacy, this year Ag Days is throwing a fundraising social for one of the province’s most important agriculture education groups. The first-ever Manitoba Social will take place January 23 at 8 p.m. in the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s historic dome building with all funds
Farm safety will be front and centre at this year’s edition of Ag Days. Richard Paetzold (left), Garth McIntyre and Glen Blahey, (right) demonstrating how a rescue would occur in the event of a grain entrapment.
Local news, News, Other

Farm safety focus grows at Manitoba Ag Days

The entire sector is taking this issue more seriously than ever before

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The agriculture sector has a new-found focus on building a safety culture and Ag Days is committed to fostering this positive development. “The Farm Safety feature is growing again with 13 entries this year,” said Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days general manager. “These prod­ucts are showcased throughout the show with specially designed farm safety feature
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Ag Days shares with Manitoba’s agriculture community

The Ag Days Gives Back program has returned more than $300,000 to community groups in the past several years

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Manitobans love a good 50/50 draw, and Ag Days participants are no exception. In 2018 the winner took home $11,250 for the price of a $10 ticket. But the big winner wasn’t the lucky ticket holder, it was the community groups that benefited from the Ag Days Gives Back community giving program which was the

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