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Jill McDonald of SaskBarley makes the case for better barley variety acceptance during the Prairie Grain Development Committee meeting in Saskatoon Feb. 27.

Barley varieties moribund

New genetics are needed in the field

By Alexis Stockford March 8, 2019

Malt buyers have been slow to accept new varieties and that’s starting to have a big effect on growers. Yields are lagging, profits are falling and other crops are starting to look more attractive to growers. Jill McDonald of SaskBarley wants to see that change. She says varieties need to keep up with the times,

Local news, News

Why merge?

By Allan Dawson March 1, 2018

Why merge? The reasons for five Manitoba farm commodity associations — Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, Manitoba Corn Growers, Manitoba Flax Growers and National Sunflower Association of Canada — to merge were reviewed at each of the association’s annual meetings Feb. 14 and 15 at CropConnect in Winnipeg. Here’s a

Comment/Feedback, Opinion

Comment: Have your say on commodity groups

February 6, 2018

I want to encourage Manitoba farmers to attend the 2018 Crop Connect Conference. While there, attend the annual meetings of at least some of the five farm commodity groups that are considering a new way to promote the research, production and marketing of their crops. Farmer directors of Manitoba Flax Growers, Manitoba Corn Growers, The

Rob Hannam of Synthesis Agri-Food Network, who has been hired to assist in the merger discussions, spoke about the proposal Jan. 16 at Ag Days.

Crops, Local news

Five commodity group merger discussed at Ag Days

Some are concerned the merger could cause more checkoff refunds

By Allan Dawson February 1, 2018

Increased checkoff withdrawals and reduced farmer control were top concerns during a discussion at Ag Days Jan. 16 on merging five Manitoba crop commodity groups. “I worry that it will be extremely easy (if there’s one group instead of five) for a farmer to pick up the phone and get all of his checkoffs back

Volunteers prepare lunch at the annual St. Jean Farm Days.

Crops, Local news

Farmers mull commodity group merger’s risks and benefits

Vote on proposed merger to take place in early 2019

By Shannon VanRaes January 18, 2018

Five Manitoba commodity groups were at St. Jean Farm Days last week, seeking input on a proposed amalgamation plan. At the event Myron Krahn told producers that “we’re here because we want farmers’ feedback, we want ideas from farmers… we’re looking for as much feedback as we can get, positive or negative, it doesn’t matter.”

Canadian Grain Commission inspection specialist Usman Mohammad demonstrating one of several CGC-approved sieves used to determine canola dockage during a grading school in Brandon Dec. 7.

Crops, Oilseeds

Canola dockage tips from CGC grading school

During the dockage assessment process canola should be cleaned so farmers get the best possible grade

By Allan Dawson January 5, 2018

Here’s a tip for canola growers about dockage, conspicuous admixture and grades — pay attention to the sieves. If your canola is downgraded due to conspicuous admixture, or if you feel your dockage is too high, check with the buyer about what sieves were used to determine dockage — material that isn’t canola and buyers

Daily Network News

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Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026

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Barley varieties moribund

Why merge?

Comment: Have your say on commodity groups

Five commodity group merger discussed at Ag Days

Farmers mull commodity group merger’s risks and benefits

Canola dockage tips from CGC grading school

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