What's New

• MAHRN and FDC present the Canada-Russia Agri-Business Knowledge Transfer Seminar.  Details and registration for the July 15th session available through the MAHRN web page.
• Check out the newest on the COP information for Hogs  on the downloadable software page.
• The Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (ASI) is now accepting applications for projects occurring between April 1st, 2008 and March 16th, 2009 with an intake deadline of July 15th, 2008.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Hayland Tender Process: The Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Hayland Tender Process; closes July 11, 2008. A hayland list and process to bid on the hayland.  
• Changes to Employment Standards in Agriculture: Recently the Province of Manitoba has announced changes to who is covered by Employment Standards legislation in the Agriculture industry. These changes come into effect on June 30, 2008.
• Topics in Agriculture Newsletter  1)Consider risk of Fusarium Head Blight as spring cereals approach flowering 2)Another alternative where forage supplies are limited 3)New Publication to Assist New Saskatoon Growers Manitoba Saskatoon 4)Industry Feasibility Study and Business Plan Manitoba Guide for Estimating Saskatoon Orchard Production Costs .
   
• Weekly Vegetable Report - June 27, 2008
• Survey on Veterinary Drugs in Manitoba The main thrust of the Chief Veterinary Office (CVO) is to safeguard the health of animals and humans by addressing animal health and welfare issues that could have an impact on humans through the contamination of food.
 
• Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations (2nd edition Outlines the minimum standards for licensed kennels in Manitoba.
 
• Guide to Crop Protection Revised Addendum re: Mistake found in Guide to Crop Protection***
Replace existing addendum with the revised edition updated June 10, 2008 re: error on Simplicity - took out word "barley".
• OPEN YOUR EYES VIDEO ... Presents a New Look At Rural and Northern Business Opportunities Northern entrepreneurs developed the a new educational DVD Open Your Eyes. The production promotes unique business opportunities available in rural and northern locations.
• Interpretation of Trap Counts and Risk Forecast Diamondback Moth Monitoring Program. June 20, 2008
• Finisher Spaces Listing a listing service displaying pork producers who have finishing spaces available or require space to house their animals.
 
• Heat Stress Index Calculator The heat stress index calculator is designed to let you visualize how weather and barn ventilation specifications can alter the daily pattern of heat stress in a poultry flock.
 
• Farm Taxation Links New brochures dealing with Capital Gains and Losses, and Alternative Minimum Tax
 
• 2008 Fair Dates in Manitoba
 
• Guide to Field Crop Protection 2008 - provides information on the use of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides for control of weeds, plant diseases and insects
• New information and upcoming events for Woodlots