Tag Archives Manitoba Seed Growers Association
The ‘value capture’ conundrum
A proposal to better compensate cereal breeders will almost certainly cost farmers more either when they buy seed or when they deliver grain to the elevator
Privatized seed inspection sore point for growers
Critics say the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is treating Manitoba differently than other provinces, but add it can fix the problem by working more closely with private inspectors
Wheat weakness brings seeding uncertainty
Producers aren’t happy when they look at wheat futures forecasts, but their seeding options might be limited
MSGA recognizes long-term supporter
Robert Stevenson was given the Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association Outstanding Service award
Manitoba corn, wheat and barley growers to share new general manager
The two organizations will remain independent but say their members can be better served by co-operating on administration
Fresh off the field
With winter cereal seeding season upon us, here’s the 2016 MCVET winter cereal yield data
New Canada Northern Hard Red wheat class took effect Aug. 1
The West’s ninth milling wheat class is the new home for Faller, Prosper and Elgin ND
What you can do to comply with seed laws
The first step is buying certified seed, the second is documenting it
Tracking down illicit seed sellers
Private investigators are helping the seed trade enforce plant breeders’ rights
2015 MCVET winter wheat, fall rye data released
Farmers can use this data to make head-to-head comparisons of varietal performance at specific sites