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Jason Voogt (left), Lynne Sweeney and Fred Grieg all say there will be a learning curve as the CNHR wheat class finds its feet.

New wheat class a mixed bag

Looming changes to the CNHR class will likely dilute some of the current  benefits of the varieties that currently call it home

By Gord Gilmour February 16, 2017

The Canadian Northern Hard Red (CNHR) wheat class is poised to expand Aug. 1, 2018 — but no one is exactly sure how the change is going to play out. The new CNHR class is already home to U.S. dark northern varieties, such as Faller, Prosper and Elgin ND. Next summer they’ll be joined by

Cereals, News

Single checkoff coming for wheat growers

The new system will fund both wheat variety development and Cigi, say the provincial wheat groups

By Allan Dawson February 9, 2017

Wheat growers can expect to see a simplified checkoff system in the coming crop year. Beginning August 1, 2017, they’ll see checkoffs for the provincial associations combined with the transitional checkoff for funding variety research and market development. Those funds, collected through the temporary Western Canadian Deduction (WCD) checkoff, have since 2012 funded the Western

The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) and Manitoba Corn Growers Association will share a general manager. MWBGA president Fred Greig says it will benefit both organizations.

Cereals, Local news

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

By Allan Dawson October 3, 2016

Two Manitoba farm commodity groups are putting talk about collaboration into action by sharing a general manager. The Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA) and Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) are looking for a new general manager to administer both associations when corn growers’ general manager Theresa Bergsma retires next June, after almost 29

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association director Dean Harder explained proposed new voting options at the association’s annual meeting during Crop Connect in Winnipeg Feb. 11. The changes, which would allow for advance voting, were part of a bylaw change members approved.

Crops, Local news

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association introducing hybrid voting

Farmers will have the option to cast their votes in advance through a  mail-in or electronic ballot or in person at the association’s annual meeting

By Allan Dawson March 2, 2016

There will be three options for voting in Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) director elections: an advance mail-in ballot, an advance electronic ballot or voting at the association’s annual meeting. Members voted in favour of a bylaw containing the changes Feb. 11 at the MWBGA’s annual meeting in Winnipeg during Crop Connect. “This

Cereals, News

Prairie wheat growers wanted to assist in gluten strength study

Farmers can get some valuable data about their wheat, and potentially help boost returns for the whole class

By Allan Dawson February 26, 2016

Scientists investigating the effect weather, agronomics and genotype have on milling wheat quality are appealing to farmers across the Prairies to participate in their study. The goal is to improve the quantity, quality and consistency of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat and in so doing increase returns to farmers. In return participating farmers will

Opinion

Editorial: Commodity voice(s)

By Laura Rance-Unger February 25, 2016

It was encouraging to see the reports emerging from the recent Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) annual meeting about the potential for collaboration among the key commodity groups in the province. The MWBGA, Manitoba Corn Growers Association, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Association and National Sunflower Growers Association have

Brent Kosie of Canterra Seeds (r) speaks to Anand Aneja while looking at seed samples at Crop Connect 2016 in Winnipeg. More than 600 farmers attended the annual two-day conference and trade show.

Crops, News

‘Collaboration’ the new buzzword for commodity groups

Fear of checkoff fatigue is driving the discussion about working together

By Allan Dawson February 18, 2016

Manitoba’s major checkoff-funded farm commodity groups are working with a consultant to explore increased collaboration aimed at giving farmers more bang for their levy bucks. “We are excited to see what this may evolve into and we are just at the initial stage,” Reston farmer and Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) chair Fred

Crops, News

How should farmers collect money for cereal varietal development — checkoffs, end point royalties or both?

Some farmers benefit from research without supporting it

By Allan Dawson January 22, 2016

For every dollar invested in wheat varietal development there’s a $20 return, says a study conducted several years ago by University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Richard Gray and his colleagues. So why aren’t farmers investing more? “Because checkoffs are refundable. They can free ride. Full stop,” Gray said in an interview Jan. 14. Those who

Two proposed bylaws will be discussed at the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association’s annual meeting Feb. 11, 2016, says association executive director Brent VanKoughnet. One deals with checkoffs and the other advance voting for director elections.

Cereals, Local news

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association considers bylaw changes

Three of the association’s six director positions are also up for election

By Allan Dawson November 23, 2015

Two proposed bylaw changes will be considered at the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) annual meeting Feb. 11, 2016 during the Crop Connect conference at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. One bylaw deals with checkoffs and the other with director elections, association executive director Brent VanKoughnet said in an interview Nov. 12. Information

Cereals, Local news

Producers must declare plant growth regulator Manipulator use upon delivery

The product cannot be used on exports destined for the U.S. until maximum residue limits are established

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 15, 2015

Farmers will be required to declare whether they have used the plant growth regulator Manipulator on their wheat as of Aug. 1, the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association says in a “producer alert” issued June 4. The association said the new declaration will apply to deliveries to the majority of grain handling facilities in

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit contract highs on tight supply

U.S. grains: Soybeans tumble on doubts over U.S.-China trade progress

Alberta harvest wrapping up: report

Tag Archives Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association

New wheat class a mixed bag

Single checkoff coming for wheat growers

Manitoba corn, wheat and barley growers to share new general manager

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association introducing hybrid voting

Prairie wheat growers wanted to assist in gluten strength study

Editorial: Commodity voice(s)

‘Collaboration’ the new buzzword for commodity groups

How should farmers collect money for cereal varietal development — checkoffs, end point royalties or both?

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association considers bylaw changes

Producers must declare plant growth regulator Manipulator use upon delivery

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