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Cosmetic pesticide ban coming to Manitoba

By Shannon VanRaes October 10, 2012

Consultations on a possible cosmetic pesticide ban have now wrapped up, but one farm group is wondering if they will have any impact. Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh suggested a ban could come into effect next year, following a press conference just prior to the October deadline for submissions held by Cosmetic Pesticide

Opinion

Letters — for 2012-09-20 00:00:00

September 22, 2012

What about donkeys? Your Sept. 13 story on coyotes by Daniel Winters featuring comments by Gord Schroeder, director of the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board, did not say anything about the efficacy of donkeys as anti-predator guards for sheep. Was this an oversight, or does Mr. Schroeder not regard them as worth mentioning? In this area

News

Deadline approaching to comment on cosmetic pesticide policy

By Allan Dawson September 17, 2012

Farmers and pesticide manufacturers are lining up against a proposed ban on cosmetic pesticides in Manitoba as the Oct. 1 deadline for public comment on the issue approaches. Even though agriculture, forestry and golf courses would be exempt if the province proceeds with a ban, Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney said restricting cosmetic use

News

OUR HISTORY: August 23, 1962

August 21, 2012

Our Aug. 23, 1962 issue reported on record yields in prospect despite heavy rains and flooding from storms in southern Manitoba — a tornado had struck between Elgin and Underhill on Aug. 14. However, editor Q.H. Martinson reflected that despite fertilizer, chemicals, better cultural practices and improved varieties, farmers were still having trouble beating the

Opinion

Letters, July 5, 2012

July 12, 2012

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News

Are you ready to give up your WeedEx?

By Shannon VanRaes June 30, 2012

The provincial government wants public input before deciding whether to ban cosmetic pesticide use in Manitoba. Although pesticides used in agriculture — including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides — aren’t included in consultations, a possible ban on cosmetic pesticides would still have repercussions for farmers, said Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers. “We need to

Crops, News

Valent Canada will now market through Nufarm

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 14, 2012

Ag and turf chemical firm Valent Canada will now market 17 of its products in the Canadian market through Nufarm Agriculture. The two companies made a deal March 1 that will see five herbicides, six insecticides, five plant growth regulators and Presidio fungicide marketed in Canada through Nufarm’s distribution channels. The distribution deal follows Nufarm’s

Local news, Opinion

Cosmetic pesticide dilemma

By John Morriss February 16, 2012

While working from a home office a few years ago, I looked out the window and saw a young guy holding a wand and spraying liquid on the front lawn. He was at the wrong address — a neighbour across the lane had ordered his lawn-care service, and I was able to direct him before

News

Manitoba government preparing to ban cosmetic pesticides

By Allan Dawson February 14, 2012

Farmers will be allowed to spray their crops if the Manitoba government bans the use of cosmetic “chemical” pesticides. But farmers will still suffer, say CropLife Canada and the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). And so will homeowners. Last week Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh confirmed this spring the Manitoba government will consult the

News

What Health Canada says about pesticides and cancer

February 9, 2012

PMRA says all products undergo rigorous scientific tests STAFF / Question: Some groups indicate that there is a “growing body of evidence suggesting a connection between pesticides and cancer.” What is Health Canada doing about this? Answer: Health Canada does not register pesticides that are known to cause cancer or other illnesses when used according

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Cosmetic pesticide ban coming to Manitoba

Letters — for 2012-09-20 00:00:00

Deadline approaching to comment on cosmetic pesticide policy

OUR HISTORY: August 23, 1962

Letters, July 5, 2012

Are you ready to give up your WeedEx?

Valent Canada will now market through Nufarm

Cosmetic pesticide dilemma

Manitoba government preparing to ban cosmetic pesticides

What Health Canada says about pesticides and cancer

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