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McCain Potato Cuts A Little Less Than Expected

By Ron Friesen May 20, 2010

“It’s the least cut of any McCain plant in Canada.” – GARY SLOIK, KEYSTONE VEGETABLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION The final word is out on McCain Foods’ volume reductions to Manitoba potato growers and the pain isn’t quite as bad as feared. The McCain plant in Portage la Prairie is cutting volumes for processing potatoes by 12.5

Oilseeds, Opinion

Coalition’s Efforts In Bad Taste, Literally

April 29, 2010

I really got irate over reading the article in the March 25 edition of the Manitoba Boycott not the way to address flax issue After reading the article regarding the recent KAP meeting at Portage la Prairie April 8, I was somewhat concerned about the resolution regarding a boycott of products from the EU27 as

News

What’s Up – for Apr. 8, 2010

April 8, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 April 8 – Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame annual general meeting, 1:30 p. m., Salon A, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info call 204-728-3736 or visit www.manitobaaghalloffame.com. April 8 – Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) general council, 9:30 a. m., Canad Inns, 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W., Portage

Crops

What’s Up – for Apr. 1, 2010

April 1, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 April 6 – Verified Beef Production meeting, Provincial Building boardroom, 317 River Rd., Arborg. For more info call MAFRI at 204-376-3300 or email [email protected]. April 8 – Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame annual general meeting, 1:30 p. m., Salon A, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info

News

What’s Up – for Mar. 18, 2010

March 18, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 March 19 – Verified Beef Production workshop, 1 to 4 p. m., MAFRI GO office, 279 Carlton St., Somerset. For more info call Jo-Lene at MAFRI at 204-825-3512. March 24 – “Get the goods on Ecological Goods and Services,” 9:30 a. m. to 3 p. m.,

Opinion

Consolidation Helps Potato Industry Grow

By Garry Sloik February 25, 2010

The potato industry, similar to most other businesses is constantly changing and contracting in numbers as aggressive, more efficient operations purchase some of the smaller operations. This same situation has happened to many of the industry suppliers – the chemical companies, fertilizer companies, farm machinery companies – the same phenomena that happens in the city

Cereals, News, Oilseeds

What’s Up – for Feb. 11, 2010

February 11, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Feb. 16 – Canadian International Grains Institute introductory biodiesel production training, Beausejour. For more info or to register visit www.cigi.ca. Feb. 17 – Manitoba Hay Day, AAFC Brandon Research Centre, Brandon. For more info or to register call Linda at 204-483-2153 or visit www.mbforagecouncil.mb.ca. Feb. 17-19

News

Fairs & Festivals – for Jul. 2, 2009

July 2, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates or changes at [email protected]. July 2-3 – Crystal City-Clearwater Fair. Contact Dean Buchanan at 204-873-2661. July 2-5 – Dauphin’s Countryfest, Dauphin. Scheduled performers to include Tim McGraw, Doc

Beef cattle, News

Please Forward Your Agricultural Events To [email protected]

April 2, 2009

March 30 -April 4 – Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Keystone Centre, Brandon. For more info visit www.brandonfairs.com. April 1-5 – Holstein Canada national convention, Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard St., Vancouver. For more info visit www.holstein.ca April 4 – Rare Breeds Canada annual general meeting, 9 a. m., Canad Inns, 1125 18th St., Brandon. Banquet on

Country Crossroads

Let The Food Fight Begin

By Lorraine Stevenson April 2, 2009

“It’s an opportunity not only to win prize money, but to network and get exposed to the resources that are out there to help them with their product.” – JAYNE KJALDGAARD, MAFRI RURAL LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST Manitobans with new food products they’re creating jump into the ring later this month to compete for thousands of dollars

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McCain Potato Cuts A Little Less Than Expected

Coalition’s Efforts In Bad Taste, Literally

What’s Up – for Apr. 8, 2010

What’s Up – for Apr. 1, 2010

What’s Up – for Mar. 18, 2010

Consolidation Helps Potato Industry Grow

What’s Up – for Feb. 11, 2010

Fairs & Festivals – for Jul. 2, 2009

Please Forward Your Agricultural Events To [email protected]

Let The Food Fight Begin

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