Farmers unite to push for federal farm aid
Calvin Daniels notes farmers must seize federal attention amid provincial repayment of 700 million and a history of limited impact by quiet pleas. He cites a Canora Reform meeting where growers urged action, suggesting coordinated boycotts and pressure tactics to influence Ottawa and banking interests.
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Farmers confront herbicide resistance with WREAP program
WREAP members from Manitoba Agriculture and partners across Prairie provinces push stronger resistance management. Todd Andrews stresses earnestly that resistance is preventable with field scouting, record keeping, and coordinated rotations. Linda Hall and Myron Kopec emphasize joint action and the loss of tools if resistance grows.
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Weed resistance risk quiz info from WREAP updates
Producers should watch for WREAP sponsored information in print and broadcast agricultural media over the next months. The updated WREAP fact sheet includes a quiz to assess herbicide resistance risk and will be available through local extension offices early in the new year. Contact Todd Andrews Clark Brenzil Linda Hall Neil Harker Myron Kopec Harold Brown for details.
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