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At Ag Days in January Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced legislation to streamline KAP’s checkoff. The legislation went from second reading to Royal Assent in just four and a half days and will take effect Dec. 1.

Streamlined, improved KAP checkoff takes effect Dec. 1

Bill 35 went from second reading to Royal assent in just four and a half days

By Allan Dawson November 10, 2017

The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) will have an improved membership checkoff in place Dec. 1, the start of its new fiscal year, thanks to legislation that was passed and given royal assent Nov. 9 and 10, respectively. Bill 35, the Agricultural Producers Organizations Funding Act, passed third reading unanimously in Manitoba legislature, following a marathon

Hogs, Local news

Door opens to hog expansion

Anaerobic digesters out, new barns in

By Shannon VanRaes November 10, 2017

New hog barns will be built Manitoba. After an all-night session at the Manitoba Legislature, Bill 24 has passed its final reading and received royal assent. Better known as the Red Tape Reduction and Government Efficiency Act, Bill 24 covers legislation ranging from consumer protection and labour relations, to residential tenancies and transportation of dangerous

Opinion

Editorial: Social change is never easy

By Laura Rance-Unger February 1, 2016

January 28, 2016 marked a significant milestone in the history of this province. A century ago Manitoba became the first government in Canada to allow women to vote. Many of us with roots in Prairie settlement have our own family stories to tell. In my own case, it was learning through distant relatives recently that

Ag Awareness Day at the Manitoba legislature included showcasing local foods during lunch in the rotunda.

Local news

More than a decade of Ag Awareness

Canadian Prairie Garden Purées has been recognized for creating a pure product that  makes excellent use of visually imperfect produce

By Shannon VanRaes March 27, 2015

It was a chance for Manitoba’s agricultural industry to step back and appreciate how far farming has come, before jumping into spring seeding. Producers, processors and politicians gathered at the Manitoba legislature last week to celebrate Agriculture Awareness Day — a non-partisan event launched in 2005. “Manitoba’s agriculture sector is soaring to new heights, which

An Aerial View Of The Port Of Churchill, Manitoba.

Cereals, News

Churchill gets another booster

By Allan Dawson November 27, 2013

The Port of Churchill is getting a boost from the Manitoba government. Legislation to create Churchill Arctic Port Canada Inc., a non-government agency, to develop economic opportunities, spur job creation and ensure the viability of Churchill, was introduced in the Manitoba legislature Nov. 21. OmniTRAX Canada, which owns the port and the railway that serves

People concerned about future flooding on Lake Manitoba protest at the Manitoba legislature.

News

Government says no new compensation for old flood

The federal government is saying no to paying for the same flood  twice but the province is continuing to seek a solution

By Shannon VanRaes May 14, 2013

The federal government says it will not contribute to additional compensation for farmers around Lake Manitoba who continue to suffer losses from the 2011 flood. “AgriRecovery is not intended to pay for the same event more than once. AgriRecovery was never intended to provide long-term compensation for situations that have affected the production capacity of

News

Monsanto fund supports Youth Parliament

December 1, 2012

Monsanto Canada Inc. is working with Youth Parliament of Manitoba (YPM) to make the program more accessible to rural youth by subsidizing travel costs and promotion. The company is contributing $4,500 over three years. “The creation of the Monsanto Rural Development fund allows us to truly live up to the ‘Manitoba’ aspect of our name,”

Livestock, News

4-H Reports

November 30, 2012

The Co-operator will publish 4-H reports once a month. Reports can be submitted by the third week of the month by email to [email protected] or by regular mail to 4-H Reports, c/o Manitoba Co-operator, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1. Rapid City Beef The club reorganized on Nov. 13 at the Rapid City library.

Oilseeds, Opinion

Letters , June 28, 2012

June 30, 2012

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Did you know?, News

4-H members celebrate by helping others

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 8, 2012

4-H clubs from across Canada are celebrating the organization’s 100th annivesary with a special partnership with Food Banks Canada. Clubs will provide support to local food banks through collection and delivery of food products as well as generating monetary donations, 4-H Canada announced May 28 at an event at the Manitoba legislature. The organization got

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

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Streamlined, improved KAP checkoff takes effect Dec. 1

Door opens to hog expansion

Editorial: Social change is never easy

More than a decade of Ag Awareness

Churchill gets another booster

Government says no new compensation for old flood

Monsanto fund supports Youth Parliament

4-H Reports

Letters , June 28, 2012

4-H members celebrate by helping others

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