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UAP Has New Biocontrol For Sclerotinia

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“If it (Contans) is used by more and more growers the regional approach would be a good approach because the overall inoculum would be reduced.” – VIKRAM BISHT Manitoba sunflower growers finally have a tool in the battle to protect their crops from sclerotinia, a potentially devastating fungal disease that also attacks canola and other
Livestock

Railways Ripped Over Handling Of Longer Trains

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“Not only are trains involved in main-track derailments heavier than ever, they are longer, too.” – TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD OF CANADA Canadian railways’ handling and marshalling of “longer, heavier” trains is among the most critical safety issues in the country’s transportation system. That’s according to the new “Watchlist” released March 16 by the Transportation Safety
Crops

Biomass Crop Subsidy Carries Hefty U. S. Price Tag

Anew U. S. program that subsidizes biomass crops for energy use may cost $263 million this year – nearly four times its expected cost – with an opening emphasis on forest and sugar scrap. The Obama administration cited the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Feb. 3 in steps to encourage clean energy production. It would
Country Crossroads

GHG Emissions Reduction Needs Local Government Action

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“If we can prove this works in fact rather than theory, it will benefit all municipalities.” – TOWN OF VIRDEN MAYOR BRUCE DUNNING World leaders returning from Copenhagen last month will submit plans by January’s end on how their countries will commit to lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. But national and provincial governments won’t
Livestock

New Centre To Connect People With The Farm

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From the soil to the supper plate. A new facility at the University of Manitoba will give non-farmers a better connection with agriculture, food and the people who deal in both. The building under construction at the university’s Glenlea Research Station will be an interactive interpretive centre for the agri-food industry, with virtual displays and
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Grain Container Shipping Has Its Place

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If there was ever a product suited to bulk shipping, it’s grain. But for years, Barry Prentice has promoted containers as an alternative. And the idea seems to be catching on. Ten years ago one or two per cent of Canada’s grain was exported in a container versus bulk, now containers account for 14 to
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Domestic Trade Pact Could Threaten Supply Management

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“We don’t have enough information to provide the level of comfort.” – WALLY SMITH, DFC Canada’s supply management groups are lobbying hard against wording in an interprovincial trade agreement which they fear could threaten their industries. Dairy Farmers of Canada wants governments to plug possible loopholes in the agreement that might leave supply management open
News, Pulses

Briefs continued – for Dec. 10, 2009

Big cheese: Bothwell Cheese won two first-place trophies at the prestigious 82nd Annual British Empire Cheese Show. This is the fourth year running the Manitoba-based cheese maker has taken first place with its marble cheddar and its first first for its Monterey Jack. “This award recognizes the extraordinary talent of our staff – starting with
Opinion

Development Policy Driven By Common Sense, Not Edicts

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…most of the recommendations he identifies are drawn from the actual practice employed by many of the leading countries of the world as they went through their development phase. Alast-ditch effort to conclude the Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations was held in the summer of 2008 in the hope that George W.
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Prairie Manufacturers Target New Markets Abroad

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“We’re showing in a big way and hope that our customers from eastern Europe are able to attend.” – DON HENRY, BEHLEN Walking among the displays at Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery exhibition held here in November, anyone from Manitoba or Saskatchewan could be forgiven for feeling a little proud. Canadian and provincial flags

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