Manitoba Co-operator — May 16, 2013
Government says no new compensation for old flood The federal government is saying no to paying for the same flood twice but the province is continuing to seek a solution
Government says no new compensation for old flood The federal government is saying no to paying for the same flood twice but the province is continuing to seek a solution
Farmers, government spar over use of Portage Diversion The channel ‘park-in’ demonstration by Lake Manitoba farmers and landowners was aimed at bringing attention to the government’s handling of 2011 flood
Customer complaints about Canadian wheat performance colour quality, brand debate They come at a time when some question Canada’s emphasis on wheat quality assurance and the registration system
Which crop is your biggest money-maker? (Hint: It’s almost certainly not barley or oats) Based on MAFRI cost-of-production estimates, winter wheat tops the charts followed by soybeans, sunflowers, and canola
2012 was a year of clear results: CCC president Market access, production challenges remain key concerns
Manitobans boosting Filipino honey sector A decade ago, there were just 5,000 hives in the entire nation, but now honey production and demand for beekeeping training is soaring
Wheat registration system faces review Some argue the system needs tweaking, others want a complete overhaul