“I want to congratulate all of the 2011 MBP Bursary recipients”, stated Major Jay Fox, MBP President. “We had many worthy applicants and the selection of just four students was very difficult.” [Click on Pic to learn more]
The new site features in-depth content about each of the key production species segments, pork, poultry, dairy cattle, beef cattle and aquaculture, as well as an overview of the brands offered globally. The site also features videos from Cargill’s animal nutrition innovation center and an interactive map of Cargill’s global feed production locations where customers can be linked to content from various countries around the world in the local language. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Agreement will improve the service delivery performance and consistency of the supply chain for specialty grains moving from Western Canada to Mexico via rail and to other markets including those in Latin America through Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coast ports served by CN. [Click on Logo to learn more]
The Canadian Wheat Board will cease to be farmers’ organization under new legislation tabled today in Ottawa, said Allen Oberg, chair of the CWB’s governing board of directors. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The new clip features the Farmers’ Markets Association of Manitoba (FMAM) project titled Organizational Structure and Leadership Capacity Building. It was shot at the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market this summer and includes comments by Dianna Mae Hocaluk, FMAM executive director. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“This bill is worse than anything we could have imagined,” said Struthers. “The federal government is completely eliminating the ability of the CWB to be farmer run. The interim board is government appointed. Minister Ritz is essentially leaving farmers with two options: a privatized company or nothing. There’s no room in his plan for farmer ownership.” [Click on Pic to learn more]
As part of the ongoing commitment to farmers and the importance of the Port of Churchill as a shipping option, the Harper Government will provide an economic incentive of up to $5 million per year for five years to support shipments of grain, including oilseeds, pulses and special crops, through the Port of Churchill. We will also provide support through funding of up to $4.1 million over three years to maintain the Port during the transition period. In addition, the port infrastructure project presently funded through an agreement with the Churchill Gateway Development Corporation will be extended to 2015. Finally, in consultation with all stakeholders, our Government will explore options for the future of Churchill and the Port of Churchill. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“After extensive work by the CWB to analyze all possible alternatives for farmers, we identified concrete requirements for any new entity to succeed – and the federal government needs to address them,” said Allen Oberg, chair of the CWB’s farmer-controlled board of directors. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Initiative will provide access to the European biofuel market. [Click on Logo to learn more]
Provision of Public Goods, Water Management, Strong Science Based Regulations, the Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council, Animal Health, Business Risk Management, Environmental Initiatives, Herd Protection and Crown Land Management are the top priorities and key election issues for beef producers for this October 4th Provincial Election. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The University of Saskatchewan will use $500,000 provided by the CWB to develop strategies that will enhance the economic sustainability of Canadian grain production. The funding, committed in 2009, will be used over the next 15 years. The first phase will examine new policies that can improve agricultural research investment in Canada. [Click on Logo to learn more]
The Centre is a new, hands-on interpretive facility that explores the ways in which food is made in Canada. It features interactive exhibits, public programs and events that explore modern farming and food production, and the science and technology that provide healthy, sustainable food for Manitoba and the world. [Click on Pic to learn more]
