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Crops, News, Oilseeds

Nitrogen plants popping up like mushrooms

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Lured by the promise of cheap and plentiful natural gas, more hopefuls are jumping into the nitrogen fertilizer production. Earlier this spring, Northern Plains Nitrogen (NPN) launched plans for building a $1.5 billion North Dakota project, and in mid-September, CHS Inc., the largest farmer co-op in the United States, unveiled its plan to open a
News

Large Canadian presence at Big Iron

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The 32nd Big Iron farm equipment and services show here is like a huge handshake between U.S. and Canadian farmers and equipment manufacturers that do business across the 49th parallel. More than a dozen Manitoba- and Saskatchewan-based companies were exhibiting at the annual event, which typically marks the last of the summer shows in the
Cereals, Opinion

Canada’s role in meeting humanity’s biggest challenge

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In 40 years’ time the world will need to have increased global food production and supply by 100 per cent to provide adequate nutrition for its nine billion or more inhabitants. This implies an annual growth in agricultural productivity of 2.5 per cent, from the same or less land. Over the past three decades, despite
Cereals, News

Freight rate review needed

The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved a 9.5 per cent increase in the railway revenue cap for the coming crop year and that has the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association calling for a review. “This represents a significant jump in freight rates,” said president Kevin Bender. “The government needs to review the components of the revenue cap
Country Crossroads, News

4-H reports

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], by regular mail to 4-H Reports, c/o Manitoba Co-operator, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1 or by fax to 204-954-1422. Portage Beef The club’s second meeting was held Jan. 12
Country Crossroads, News

Make a Pretty Prose Chalkboard

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Perfect for quick reminders, this gift will be enjoyed all year long. Never miss another important message from each other as you hurry through your day. Supplies: • Wooden plaque • Protective gloves • Dynamic Chalkboard • Paint (946-ml can — black) —available at paint stores • 3-inch-wide foam brush • Solvents for cleanup (see
Opinion

Ideal tractor testament to the golden age of manufacturing

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These days, social media, software and other digitally focused companies occupy the apex of innovation. But a century ago, many of the brightest and most creative young minds were drawn to manufacturing. Consider the Goold, Shapley and Muir “Ideal” tractor shown in the accompanying photograph. Headquartered in Brantford, Ont., but with branches in Winnipeg, Regina
Crops

Conference Board Of Canada Says Ethanol Doesn’t Deserve Its Bad Reputation

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co-operator contributor / ottawa Using crops to produce ethanol hasn t raised food prices and it positions Canada for a strong bioeconomy, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada. What s more, next-generation technologies, flex-fuel vehicles, and supporting policies could extend the role ethanol plays in Canadian transportation and manufacturing, adds
News

Buhler Industries Entering Combine Market

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I would like to see the next 100,000 before I retire, said a smiling Dmitry Lyubimov, who became president of Buhler Industries when the Russian combine manufacturer Rostselmash bought a majority stake from Manitoba entrepreneur John Buhler in 2007. The company, which has been shipping the Canadian-made tractors to Russia since the acquisition, is now
Country Crossroads

You’ve Been Asking, And Here’s The Answers

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DearReena, Iregularlypurchaseasparagus,however,Ioftenleaveittoolongbeforecookingit.DoyouhaveanyadviceforrevivinglimpasparagussothatIdon tendupwastinganymoremoney? Debart Hello Debart, Reviving asparagus is exactly the same as reviving limp celery. Place veggies in a tall pot with ice water in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. DearReena, Withmyoccupation,Iamconstantlythevictimofwoodsplinters.DoyouhaveanysuggestionsastohowIcanremovesplinterswithoutpassingout? Mark No problem Mark, For minor splinters apply antibiotic cream with painkiller onto the area. Cover with a bandage and leave. Continue

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