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SUMMARY:CropConnect Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for CropConnect 2024! \nCropConnect will run for two days\, offering a wide range of speakers\, access to crop-specific information\, a tradeshow and a banquet. The conference will also include the MCA Annual General Meeting on Feb. 14. \nMCA\, along with Manitoba Canola Growers Association\, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers\, Manitoba Oat Growers Association and Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association\, make up the host committee for the CropConnect Conference. \nAttendee registration opens on Oct. 24\, 2023\, and closes Jan. 26\, 2024. \nFor more information and registration details\, visit cropconnectconference.ca.
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/crop-connect-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre\, 1808 Wellington Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3H 0G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,MCA Events
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SUMMARY:Soil Fertility Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join us at one of our two day\, farmer-focused workshops to learn all about soil fertility from leading Manitoba experts. \n\nJan. 23-24\, 2024 – Selkirk\, MB\nJan. 30-31\, 2024 – Brandon\, MB\n\nTickets are $75 per person. Farmers who are members of Manitoba Crop Alliance\, Manitoba Canola Growers and/or Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers will receive a rebate of $25 for each association they are a member of. If you are a member of all three\, this event will be complimentary! \nSpaces are limited! Max capacity per workshop is 25 participants. \nFor more information and to register\, click on the location you’d like to attend below: \n\nSelkirk Workshop\nBrandon Workshop (SOLD OUT)\n\nNOTE: This event is intended for farmers. If you are an agronomist\, there is a Soil Fertility Refresher course being held at the University of Manitoba in Carman on Jan. 10-11. Contact Marla Riekman at Marla.Riekman@gov.mb.ca to learn more. \nAGENDA (draft) \nDay 1: Tuesday\, Jan. 23 \n9 a.m. – Introduction \n9:15 a.m. – Concepts of soil fertility and productivity \n10:45 a.m. – Soil reaction\, liming and salinity \n12 p.m. – Lunch (provided) \n1 p.m. – Nitrogen \n3 p.m. – Phosphorus \n4 p.m. – Questions and adjourn \nDay 2: Wednesday\, Jan. 24 \n9 a.m. – Potassium \n10 a.m. – Secondary nutrients (S\, Ca\, Mg) \n11 a.m. -Micronutrients \n12 p.m. – Lunch (provided) \n1 p.m. – Fertilizing for profit (economical rates) \n2 p.m. – Soil test interpretation (and tissue tests)– group activity \n3:30 p.m. – Case studies from commodity agronomists \n*Workshop speakers will include John Heard\, Marla Riekman and commission agronomists.
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/soil-fertility-workshops-2024/
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SUMMARY:MCA Speaker Session at Manitoba Ag Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Manitoba Ag Days 2024\, running Jan. 16-18 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon\, MB. Our sponsored speaker session at the show is on Wednesday\, Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. \nProgram \n\n9:30 a.m. – Global Fertilizer Market Outlook\nNoah Bishop\, ADM Fertilizer\n10:25 a.m. – Grain Rail Transport: Are we on the Right Track?\nDerek Brewin\, University of Manitoba\n11:15 a.m. – Produced on the Prairies Video Premiere\n11:20 a.m. – When does Tile make Cents?\nDavid Whetter\, AgriEarth Consulting Ltd.\n\nThe full show schedule is available here. \nFor more information about the show or to purchase tickets\, visit agdays.com.
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/mb-ag-days-speaker-session-2024/
LOCATION:Keystone Centre\, 1175 18th St Unit 1\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 7C5
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,MCA Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
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SUMMARY:Producer Malt Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Producer Malt Academy is a unique opportunity for farmers to learn about the malting and brewing processes at the CMBTC’s state-of-the-art pilot malting and brewing facilities\, as well as learn from experts on the topics of malting barley agronomy\, production and marketing. \nAdditional Details: Hotel accommodations will be available for MCA members\, at no cost to participants. \nCost: Complimentary for MCA members \nAgenda:  \nDAY 1 – THURSDAY\, NOV. 23 \n\n8:30 a.m. – WELCOME & INTRODUCTION – Andrew Hector\, MCA; Peter Watts\,\n9 a.m. – MALTING 101 – Dr. Yueshu Li\, CMBTC\n10 a.m. – BREAK\n10:15 a.m. – PRACTICAL SESSION I: INTRO TO MALTING SYSTEMS – Sherwin Santiano\, CMBTC\n11:15 a.m. – BARLEY SELECTION – Gerald Gerrard\, Malteurop\n12 p.m. – LUNCH\n1 p.m. – PRACTICAL SESSION II: BARLEY QUALITY – GERMINATION ENERGY – Aaron Onio\, CMBTC\n1:45 p.m. – GLOBAL & CANADIAN BARLEY PRODUCTION – Peter Watts\, CMBTC\n2:30 p.m. – BREAK\n2:45 p.m. – SPECIALTY MALTS 9 a.m. – Dr. Yueshu Li\, CMBTC\n3:30 p.m. – INTRO TO BREWING – Sherwin Santiano\, CMBTC\n4:30 p.m. – ADJOURN & SOCIAL EVENT\n\nDAY 2 – FRIDAY\, NOV. 24 \n\n8:30 a.m. – GROWING MALTING BARLEY – Andrew Hector\, MCA\n9:15 a.m. – GLOBAL MALTING & BREWING INDUSTRY OVERVIEW – Peter Watts\, CMBTC\n9:45 a.m. – RESULTS OF MANITOBA FARM TRIALS – Peter Watts\, CMBTC\n10 a.m. – BREAK\n10:15 a.m. – TOUR – GRAIN RESEARCH LABORATORY – Dr. Marta Izydorczyk\, CGC\n11:15 a.m. – PEDIGREED SEED PRODUCTION – Rick Love\, Canterra Seeds\n12 p.m. – LUNCH – WRAP UP AND ADJOURN\n\nFor more information\, email andrew@mbcropalliance.ca. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/producer-malt-academy-2023/
LOCATION:Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre\, 1365 - 303 Main Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 3G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,MCA Events
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SUMMARY:Grain Dryer Setup College - Morris\, MB
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2023 Grain Dryer Setup College\, hosted by Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA)\, Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) and Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG)\, in partnership with the Canola Council of Canada. \nJuly 12 – Red River Seeds – Box 727\, Morris\, MB (49°21’44.8″N 97°18’56.3″W)\n8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nThis event will feature several informative speakers covering all aspects of the grain dryer setup process\, including equipment\, power sources\, relevant regulations and bylaws\, and safety concerns. There will also be time provided for questions\, allowing attendees to get information and advice specific to their operation. \nWhether you are planning to install a grain drying system and don’t know where to start or already have a system on-farm and are looking to upgrade\, there will be plenty of valuable takeaways for you and your operation. \nFarmers who are members of MCGA\, MCA and/or MPSG will receive a rebate of $20 for each association they are a member of. If you are a member of all three\, this event is FREE. Lunch will be provided!
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/grain-dryer-setup-college-morris-mb/
LOCATION:Red River Seeds\, Morris\, Manitoba\, R0G 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,MCA Events
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SUMMARY:Grain Dryer Setup College - Carroll\, MB
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2023 Grain Dryer Setup College\, hosted by Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA)\, Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) and Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG)\, in partnership with the Canola Council of Canada. \nJuly 11 – Oakland Colony Farms – Box 18\, Carroll\, MB (49°38’37″N 100°00’33″W)\n8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nThis event will feature several informative speakers covering all aspects of the grain dryer setup process\, including equipment\, power sources\, relevant regulations and bylaws\, and safety concerns. There will also be time provided for questions\, allowing attendees to get information and advice specific to their operation. \nWhether you are planning to install a grain drying system and don’t know where to start or already have a system on-farm and are looking to upgrade\, there will be plenty of valuable takeaways for you and your operation. \nFarmers who are members of MCGA\, MCA and/or MPSG will receive a rebate of $20 for each association they are a member of. If you are a member of all three\, this event is FREE. Lunch will be provided!
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/grain-dryer-setup-college-carroll-mb/
LOCATION:Oakland Colony Farms\, Carroll\, Manitoba\, R0K 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,MCA Events
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SUMMARY:Farmer Day at the 2023 Crop Diagnostic School
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn from leading experts and extension specialists from Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba? Have questions about crop and pest management? Want to network with fellow farmers from across Manitoba? \nLook no further than Farmer Day at the 2023 Crop Diagnostic School. Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA)\, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) and Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) – in partnership with Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba – are pleased to offer our farmer members complimentary registration to this great event ($75 for non-members). \nTo register\, please email mbcropschool@gmail.com with “Farmer Day” in the subject line. Include your name\, farm name and indicate if you are a member of MCGA\, MCA and/or MPSG. \nLunch will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please let us know when you register.
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/farmer-day-at-the-2023-crop-diagnostic-school/
LOCATION:University of Manitoba Ian N. Morrison Research Farm\, Carman\, MB MB R0G 0J0\, Carman\, Manitoba\, MB R0G 0J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,MCA Events
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SUMMARY:Seeder and Sprayer College
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Seeder and Sprayer College! \nAttendees will learn how to get the most out of every acre and boost their farm’s profitability heading into the 2023 growing season. \nThis event is hosted by Manitoba Crop Alliance\, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers and Manitoba Canola Growers\, in partnership with the Canola Council of Canada. \nMore information\, including details on how to register\, will be shared closer to the event.
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/seeder-and-sprayer-college/
LOCATION:Keystone Centre\, 1175 18th St Unit 1\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 7C5
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,MCA Events
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SUMMARY:MCA Speaker Session at Manitoba Ag Days
DESCRIPTION:Manitoba Ag Days 2023 is happening Jan. 17-19\, 2023 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon\, MB. Our sponsored speaker session at the show is on Wednesday\, Jan. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nProgram\n1 p.m.– 1:10 p.m.\nWelcome and Introductions from Manitoba Crop Alliance \nJonothan Hodson \nVice-Chair\, Manitoba Crop Alliance \n1:10 p.m.– 1:50 p.m.\nCrop Markets – Coming from LeftField \nChuck Penner \nEconomist\, LeftField Commodity Research \n1:50 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.\nManaging the Moisture – Driving and Drying \nCharley Sprenger \nProject Leader\, PAMI \nLorne Grieger \nDirector – Technical Sales\, PAMI \n2:30 p.m.– 3:10 p.m.\n\nNew Insights into Sustainable Plant Disease Management \nXiben Wang \nPlant Pathologist\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada \n3:10 p.m.– 4 p.m.\nPlant Breeding Innovations – Gene Edited Crops \nKrista Thomas \nVice President of Trade Policy and Seed Innovation\, Canada Grains Council \nFor more information about the show or to purchase tickets\, visit agdays.com.
URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/mca-speaker-session-at-manitoba-ag-days/
LOCATION:Keystone Centre\, 1175 18th St Unit 1\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 7C5
CATEGORIES:MCA Events
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URL:https://mbcropalliance.ca/event-listing/mca-sample-all-day-event/
LOCATION:Sample Venue\, 38 4th Avenue NE\, Carman\, Manitoba\, R0G 0J0\, Canada
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