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An aerial view of native grass buffer strips between sections in a field at New Mexico State University, pictured here in 2018.

Perennial grass buffer strips a water conservation tool

A New Mexico researcher shared lessons on farming in low-water conditions with Manitoba organic farmers

By Geralyn Wichers November 22, 2021

Perennial grass buffer strips in New Mexico fields have been shown to conserve water and block wind, and they may be useful to Manitoba organic farmers. Sangamesh (Sangu) Angadi, a professor of crop stress physiology at New Mexico State University, presented some of his research on growing in water-limited conditions to members of the Manitoba

(Video screengrab via FirebirdMills.com)

Crops

Ardent Mills to buy further into gluten-free

Company plans deal for North Dakota pulse miller Firebird

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News September 29, 2021

A major North American flour miller plans to stretch its reach further into the gluten-free milling market with a deal for a North Dakota processor. Ardent Mills said Monday it plans to buy the assets of Firebird Artisan Mills, which processes pulses and specialty grains at Harvey, N.D., about 240 km south of Brandon, Man.

News

Organic checkoff gets the green light

This is the first mandated organic checkoff in Canada, says MOA

By Geralyn Wichers September 1, 2021

The Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA) says its new checkoff levy on organic cereals, pulses and oilseeds will help fund organic-specific research and extension work. “It wasn’t felt that the research and development and marketing were actually benefiting organic grain farmers,” MOA project manager Karen Klassen told the Co-operator. “This is the first organic grain levy

Livestock

Feather sector’s on-farm upgrade program underway

Applications now being accepted for funding

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News June 1, 2021

The federal free trade compensation program to help Canada’s poultry and egg producers pay for on-farm upgrades, renovations and improvements is now taking applications. The $646.8 million, 10-year Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) is now formally underway, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced Monday. Each eligible Canadian producer is entitled to an amount proportional

Production is being fine-tuned at Roquette’s pea processing plant near Portage la Prairie. (Photo courtesy Roquette Canada)

Crops, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Roquette pea plant readying for full operation

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 26, 2021

MarketsFarm — Operations at the Roquette pea processing plant just west of Portage la Prairie, Man. have been underway since the end of 2020, according to Michelle Finley of Roquette Canada. The company is working toward full operation at the world’s largest pea plant by early 2022, she said. “To date we have picked up

USDA plans more pandemic programs for disadvantaged farmers

Review found disparities in farm aid distribution

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek March 25, 2021

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it will dedicate at least US$6 billion to help smaller-scale and socially disadvantaged farmers who were hurt by the pandemic, along with producers of organic food and other specialty crops. The agency said it would also increase by approximately $5.6 billion payments made

Crops, News, Other

Choose certifications that are actually relevant, expert says

Food industry panellists lament the confusion food marketing has caused for consumers

By Geralyn Wichers March 8, 2021

Consumers are likely confused by the myriad food sustainability certifications out there, and it’s no wonder, said a panel of food industry experts. This may be made worse by poor or even dishonest communication from the food industry. “What does pasture-raised eggs or chicken mean?… what does grass fed mean when it comes to beef?

Will Bailey-Elkin (right) seeds intercropped peas and cereals with Wilson Fink (left) at the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm in Carman.

News

Survey seeks farmers who intercrop organic peas

The University of Manitoba study is analyzing the economics of pea-cereal intercrops

By Geralyn Wichers January 26, 2021

A University of Manitoba study is looking for farmers’ input to analyze the economics of organic pea intercropping. “The overall goal of the questionnaire is to add on-farm information to an economic analysis of different pea-intercrop seed mixtures,” said Will Bailey-Elkin, a master’s student in the department of plant science. Bailey-Elkin is looking for farmers in Manitoba,

A cornfield in Mexico’s Chihuahua state. (Undefined undefined/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops

Mexico farm lobby blasts ban on GMO corn

Country's organic growers welcome ban

By GFM Network News January 4, 2021

Monterrey, Mexico | Reuters — Mexico’s main agricultural lobby on Saturday criticized the government’s decision to ban genetically modified corn, while organic growers hailed the move that should protect smaller farmers. Mexico will “revoke and refrain from granting permits for the release of genetically modified corn seeds into the environment,” stated a decree issued Thursday

The enormous Roquette pea-processing plant at Portage la Prairie is due to open at the end of the year.

News, Pulses

Roquette puts out call for organic peas

The Portage la Prairie processor ‘very confident’ growers can supply enough organic peas

By Geralyn Wichers November 6, 2020

Manitoba organic producers will be able to sell peas to processing giant Roquette in the 2021 season, the company announced on Oct. 28. Interest among growers has already been high, said Glen Last, grain buyer at Roquette during a call with media. “We’re very confident that the grower base is there,” he said. Roquette continues

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on improving cash prices, packer demand

U.S. grains: Soy futures slide on China demand doubts

Spain probes whether swine fever outbreak was caused by lab leak

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