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MFGA MEDIA RELEASES

2023

Nov 13, 2023 - 2023 bird survey on four regen ag farms connects soil health and abundance of bird populations

Nov 10, 2023 - MFGA Leaders Inducted to 2023 MFGA Wall of Fame

Sep 27, 2023 - Warm and Damp September Helps Covers On Manitoba Farm Fields

Sep 18, 2023 - MFGA Hops Aboard International Agriculture Podcast

May 4, 2023 - MFGA Grazing Mentors to support MB Watershed Districts rotational grazing BMPs

May 2, 2023 - Bird Study to Survey Four MFGA-network Regen Ag Farm

April 14, 2023 - MFGA Aquanty Forecasting Tools Kept Open for High-Water Spring Thaw Season

April 12, 2023 - FARMERS AND COMMUNITIES IN PEMBINA VALLEY WATERSHED TO BENEFIT FROM HIGH TECH WATER PLANNING TOOL THANKS TO RBC

April 11, 2023 - MFGA 2023 Regen Ag Conference Announces Top Notch Keynotes

Feb 15, 2023 - Water Forecasting Platform Soon to be Launched for the Pembina River Valley

2022

November 14, 2022 - Second-ever Group announced to MFGA Wall of Fame
October 24, 2022 - Producer-focused Peer-to-Peer Learning Served Up Big Time At MFGA Conference
August 16, 2022 - Cover Crops Help Cover Wet Weather
June 9, 2022 - MFGA Green Gold underway with huge boost from DFM
March 10, 2022 - Conservation Trust Announcement Includes Two Project Gems for MFGA
February 22, 2022 - Manitoba Association Of Watersheds Leads Partnership On AAFC’S On-Farm Climate Action Fund
January 27, 2022 - Brand new Web Portal Designed to Connect Manitoba Grain Farmers and Livestock Producers

2021

Dec 7, 2021 - MFGA Announces 2022 MFGA Board Executive
Nov 15, 2021 - MFGA Kicks off Fourth Annual Regen Ag Conference with first ever Wall of Fame group
Oct 18, 2021 - The Soil Carbon Sponge and Climate Change
Sep 9, 2021 - Annual MFGA Regen Ag Conference Embraces On-Farm Mentorships
Aug 12, 2021 - MFGA Applauds Federal AAFC Minister Call for On Farm Climate Projects
July 22, 2021 - Farm group coalition urging producers to know their options with drought-damaged crops
April 27, 2021 - MFGA Lands Conservation Trust Projects 2021
April 13, 2021 - Provincial Prairie Forage Associations Launch Regional Soil Health Network
March 29, 2021 - Building Carbon in Soil May be a Slower Boil
March 1, 2021 - MFGA Kicks Off 2021 Corporate Campaign
Feb 9, 2021 - Kirkella Community Pasture Watered, Scrubbed and Ready to Shine as Nature-Based Jewel

2020

Dec 10, 2020 - Western Manitoba Producers Boost Soil Health via Cover Crop Project
Dec 2, 2020 - Federal Government’s 2020 Fall Statement Shines on Prairie Farms and Grasslands
Nov 8, 2020 - Healthy Soil
Nov 2, 2020 - MFGA kicks off month long celebration of Regenerative Agriculture
Aug 18, 2020 - Made-in-Manitoba: MFGA 2020 Regen Ag Conference Sets Roots Online
July 29, 2020 - Unpredictable weather patterns prompting call for extra hay, straw and feed to be made available for purchase by livestock producers
July 16, 2020 - Plan the Work; Work the Plan: Fall & Winter Livestock Feed
June 24, 2020 - Forage production drives healthy mix for carbon
June 19, 2020 - MFGA Statement on Province's Forage Insurance Review
June 19, 2020 - MFGA Aquanty Project Oak River Scenario
May 28, 2020 - MFGA registers natural hat-trick of MB Conservation Trust Projects 2020
May 19, 2020 - This spring people can help contain invasive species that threaten Manitoba's grasslands and rangelands
May 13, 2020 - Healthy Soils, Grasslands and Wetlands Prove Extra Worth in Back to Back Flood and Drought Events
Feb 10, 2020 - Manitoba Groups Front and Center at recent National Nature-Based Climate Solutions Summit
Jan 15, 2020 - Water and Soil featured in Producer-focused MFGA Projects
Jan 13, 2020 - New MFGA Chairperson Announced

2019

Nov 13, 2019 - MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Week 2019 On Horizon
Oct 7, 2019 - Forage & Grasslands: Less Plane Talk, More Plains Talk Please
Sep 23, 2019 - Pollinator Habitat Booming and Buzzing in Southwest Manitoba
Sep 6, 2019 - Producer-focused Regenerative Agriculture Event Returns to Brandon in 2019
Aug 12, 2019 - MFGA launches Hay Relief Page on MFGA.net
July 16, 2019 - Busy Summer Ahead for Grassland Carbon Research in Manitoba
July 10, 2019 - MFGA Positions for Regenerative Agriculture
June 4, 2019 - Range and Pasture Health Assessment Workbook Ready for Action
May 15, 2019 - Long-Range Grass Planning is Mandatory for A Producer’s Peace of Mind
April 16, 2019 - Kirkella Community Pasture Receives Conservation Trust Funding
April 9, 2019 – MFGA Green Gold Launches 2019 Program
Jan 29, 2019 – HAY! HAY!… Listen Up, Students! Local producer groups take reins of guest instructor opportunity at ACC
Jan 22, 2019 – MFGA Well-Positioned in Province’s Protein Plan

2018

Nov 22, 2018 – Regenerative Ag Week Set For Southwest Manitoba
Aug 8, 2018 – Province’s Hay Situation Calls for Wise planning
Aug 3, 2018 – MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Conference Pulls In Top-notch Support
June 18, 2018 – Assiniboine River Basin model’s risk mitigation potential draws support from Canadian insurer
June 14, 2018 – Manitoba’s First Range and Pasture Health Assessment Workbook and Plant Community Guides
May 9, 2018 – MFGA has grass roots appeal for Manitoba credit unions
April 16, 2018 – Adapting to Today’s Food &Farm World: MFGA’s First-ever Regenerative Ag Conference to be held in Brandon Nov 2018
March 12, 2018 – MFGA Announces New Chairperson at 2018 AGM

2017

Aug 16, 2017 - CAP looks good for Canada's forages and grasslands
July 25, 2017 – Hay and Oats: Rock stars of Manitoba’s Pollinator Conservation
June 20, 2017 - MFGA Aquanty Tour Showcases Land Use Solutions
April 24, 2017 – MFGA’s Green Gold seeks fields for best alfalfa cut date
March 7, 2017 – MFGA Releases Carbon Position
Feb 7, 2017 – MFGA Announces 2017 Board

MFGA IN THE NEWS

2023

Dec 5, 2023 - Field-level water forecasts: There’s an app for that - Manitoba Co-operator

Dec 4, 2023 - Regen ag bird study finds ‘islands of biodiversity’ - Manitoba Co-operator

Nov 30, 2023 - Survey shows birds thrive on ecologically friendly farms – Brandon Sun

Nov 24, 2023 - Regenerative Farm Practices Cultivate Success at MFGA Conference - Agripost

Nov 24, 2023 - Two names added to MFGA wall of fame - Manitoba Cooperator

Nov 23, 2023 - Conference discusses legacy of regenerative ag - The Brandon Sun

Nov 15, 2023 - Politicians pitch platforms at regenerative ag conference - The Brandon Sun

Nov 8, 2023 - MFGA executive director ramps up 2023 conference/regen ag CBC's Marjorie Dowhos on CBC Radio Noon - Radio Clip CBC Radio CBW, Winnipeg, MB

Oct 5, 2023 - Annual regenerative agriculture conference back next month - The Brandon Sun

Oct 3, 2023 - Turning back the clock with grazing

Sep 29, 2023 - Cover crops benefit from warmth, moisture - Brandon Sun

Sep 28, 2023 - Applying management to pasture weed control - Grainews

Sep 28, 2023 - New podcast looks at agriculture and more - Brandon Sun

Sep 21, 2023 - Methane emission less than predicted - Western Producer

Aug 11, 2023 - Manitoba’s hay picture remains unclear - MB Cooperator

April 25, 2023 - New forecasting tool aims to help farmers and municipalities better understand water resources on their land - CBC Radio

April 25, 2023 - Grain movement during the strike, water management, and the challenges ahead for grain - RealAg Radio - scroll to 39:12

April 18, 2023 - Ag tool forecasts flood, drought conditions - Brandon Sun

April 20, 2023 - New tool may help farmers get ahead of droughts, floods - The Free Press

April 18, 2023 - Ag tool forecasts flood, drought conditions - Brandon Sun

April 3, 2023 - Comment: Off-season opportunity to learn from other farmers - Manitoba Cooperator

Feb 15, 2023 - Grant supports ACC’s soil health research - Brandon Sun

2022

December 15, 2023 - Hydrology forecasting tool drills down to field level - Manitoba Cooperator

December 11, 2022 - Three more for MFGA wall of fame - Manitoba Cooperator

November 24, 2022 - Cover crops come under scrutiny - Western Producer

November 19, 2022 - Time to start trusting the ‘wisdom of the body’ - Winnipeg Free Press

November 8, 2022 - Brandon to Host Regenerative Ag Conference - Brandon Sun

June 13, 2022 - Alfalfa buds develop, increase in growth with recent heat - MB Cooperator

June 3, 2022 - Stop fighting Mother Nature.’ How farmers adapt to extreme weather - The Christian Science Monitor

May 20, 2022 - Flooding and soil erosion - Global News

Mary 19, 2022 - Project intended to demonstrate wetlands’ greenhouse gas impact - Western Producer

April 6, 2022 - Lawrence Knockaert, MFGA Board Chair, on Green Gold - Manitoba Farm Journal

April 4, 2022 - Lawrence Knockaert on Green Gold - CKDM

March 28, 2022 - MFGA puts out call for alfalfa fields

Feb 18, 2022 - Order early, as forage seed in tight supply for '22 - RealAgriculture

Jan 29, 2022 - Re-establishing livestock’s role in keeping the balance - Wpg Free Press e-edition

Jan 10, 2022 - Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association looks back the challenges of last year's drought - CBC Radio

Jan 6, 2022 - ‘Pleased’ common reaction to ag-minister Bibeau’s mandate letter - MB Cooperator

2021

Dec 9, 2021 - Let’s make a deal. How crops and livestock producers can work together for their mutual benefit - MB Cooperator
Dec 9, 2021 - MOA, MFGA teaming up to launch grazing exchange - MB Cooperator
Dec 3, 2021 - Carbon offset program made for regenerative individuality - MB Cooperator
Dec 2, 2021 - Focus shifts from adding acres to adding stability - Western Producer
Nov 29, 2021 - MFGA holds 4th annual regenerative ag conference - Stonewall Teulon Tribune
Nov 15, 2021 - Ryan Boyd live Interview for Conference Kick-off3w4 - CTV News
Nov 3, 2021 - Manitoba launches pilot project to enhance forage productivity of agricultural crown lands - RealAg
Sep 23, 2021 - Farmers often dare to experiment — and sometimes fail - Western Producer
Sep 16, 2921 - Canadian prairie ranchers struggle with drought conditions - BBC News
Sep 9, 2021 - For the Love of Soil - Western Producer
Aug 26, 2021 - Pasture changes pay off - The Western Producer
Aug 11, 2021 - TESA 25: Triple V Ranch believes in being in tune with nature - Canadian Cattlemen
Aug 8, 2021 - MFGA Hosts Regenerative Ag Farm Tour - Discover Westman
July 4, 2021 - Farmers race to save their cattle from Canada’s drought - New York Times
July 6, 2021 - Manitoba municipality declares state of agricultural disaster due to drought, record-breaking heat - CBC
July 3, 2021 - Heat wave leaves farmers with tough choices to make - Winnipeg Free Press
July 2, 2021 - What to consider when taking grain for forage in a drought - RealAgriculture
June 24, 2021 - Farm stewardship group welcomes funding - Western Producer
June 22, 2021 - Survey takes aim at ag technology - Mb Cooperator
June 19, 2021 - Plethora of programs aim to upgrade ag practices - Winnipeg Free Press
June 16, 2021 - Cream of alfalfa crop to come up short - Mb Cooperator
June 15, 2021 - New forecasting tool to help Manitoba farmers better manage extreme weather events - Prevention Web
June 15, 2021 - New forecasting tool to help Manitoba farmers better manage extreme weather events - Cision News
June 15, 2021 - New forecasting tool to help Manitoba farmers better manage extreme weather events - Yahoo News
June 11, 2021 - ‘Million-dollar rain’ offers reprieve to Manitoba farmers, firefighters - Global TV
June 3, 2021 - Science guides alfalfa harvest - Empire Advance
June 1, 2021 - Alfalfa Crop Update - Pembina Valley
May 28, 2021 - Frost damage widespread, but too soon yet to plan reseeding - MB Cooperator
May 19, 2021 - Good message about potentially dry growing season - Grain News
May 12, 2021 - Pastures Suffering From Cool, Dry Spring - Steinbach Online
April 27, 2021 - MFGA Lands Conservation Trust Projects - Pembina Valley Online
April 26, 2021 - MFGA Lands Conservation Trust Projects - Discover Westman
April 26, 2021 - MFGA Lands Conservation Trust Projects - Steinbach Online
April 26, 2021 - MFGA Lands Conservation Trust Projects - Portage Online
April 22, 2021 - MHHC announces Earth Day projects - The Brandon Sun
April 21, 2021 - Celebrating Earth Day - Habitat Heritage gets $2.8M - Empire Advance
April 19, 2021 - Forage groups join forces on soil health - Western Producer
April 16, 2021 - Agriculture Roundup for Friday April 16, 2021 - Northeast Now
April 16, 2021 - Manitoba’s hay market up in the air - Mb Co-Operator
April 15, 2021 - Provincial Prairie Forage Associations Launch Regional Soil Health Network - Pembina Valley Online
April 15, 2021 - Nuffield Canada scholarship expands horizons for Manitoba producer - Canadian Cattlemen
April 13, 2021 - Prairie forage and soil health groups team up on resources, events - RealAgriculture
April 8, 2021 - Manitoba forage, grassland growers burned by drought - Grain News
April 8, 2021 - Manitoba forage, grassland growers burned by drought - Mb Co-Operator
April 6, 2021 - Building Carbon in Soil
March 29, 2021 - Manitoba farmers confronted with a dry spring
March 26, 2021 - Green Gold calling out for Manitoba alfalfa growers - Mb Co-Operator
March 22, 2021 - Improvements to Kirkella Community Pasture - Yorkton This Week
March 20, 2021 - Kirkella Community Pasture Improvements - Toronto Star
March 20, 2021 - Improvements to Kirkella Community Pasture - Yahoo News
Feb 19, 2021 - Kirkella Community Pasture nature-based jewel - Empire Advance
Feb 10, 2021 - Kirkella Community Pasture watered, scrubbed and ready to shine - Canadian Cattlemen
Jan 15, 2021 - Livestock sector benefiting from mild winter weather - Manitoba Co-Operator
Jan 7, 2021 - Cattle seen as agriculture’s long-term solution - The Western Producer

2020

Dec 10, 2020 - Beef called wrong target in health movement
Nov 30, 2020 - Regenerative ag takes off online
Nov 26, 2020 - Local Nuffield recipient finalizes research
Oct 7, 2020 - Hay prices run ahead of demand
Oct 6, 2020 - Online sessions focus on regenerative ag
Aug 28, 2020 - Improvements relative when it comes to hay yield
Aug 6, 2020 - Man. groups call for hay, straw, feed
July 30, 2020 - Manitoba farmers plead for livestock feed
July 25, 2020 - Second Cut Of Alfalfa Looking Good In Southeast
July 8, 2020 - Forage tool aims to make the perfect match
July 6, 2020 - First cut hay harvest a mixed bag
June 3, 2020 - Golden West Radio interview - Watershed Districts and the Aquanty Project
June 12, 2020 - Weather divides first blush look at hay
June 9, 2020 - Pasture and forage projects get conservation funding nod
June 4, 2020 - Manitoba Forages Look Good For Now, But Carry-In Tight
June 4, 2020 - Farmers can mitigate extreme weather: study
June 1, 2020 - Cool weather slows pasture growth
May 23, 2020 - Cool weather slowing pasture growth
April 28, 2020 - Green Gold canvassing for 2020 alfalfa fields
April 3, 2020 - Hay and Pasture Tips Heading Into Spring
April 1, 2020 - Hay and Pasture Tips Heading Into Spring
Feb 28, 2020 - Tips and tricks for regenerative agriculture
Feb 10, 2020 - The Five Principles of Soil Health

2019

Dec 27, 2019 - Year in review: Ranchers brace for another short feed winter
Dec 12, 2019 - Editor’s Take: Charting a different path for Canadian ag
Dec 11, 2019 - Feed shortages impact livestock production costs
Dec 5, 2019 - Manitoba rural municipalities put province on notice
Nov 28, 2019 - New project to measure carbon sequestration levels in grasslands
Oct28, 2019 - 25 cents here, 30 cents there…the feed savings do add up
Sep 23, 2019 - Regenerative agriculture event to return to Brandon
Aug 30, 2019 - Municipalities declare agricultural disaster
Aug 30, 2019 - Livestock producers scrambling for feed solutions
Aug 20, 2019 - SK Forage Council August Forage & Livestock eNews
Aug 16, 2019 - Why you don’t need to cut your beef budget
July, 31, 2019 - Regenerative agriculture a viable option for farmers
July 24, 2019 - Manitoba Fields Taking Part In Greenhouse Gas Study
July 19, 2019 - Prairie hay shortage on horizon
July 19, 2019 - Pressure rising again on feed supply as first cut falls short
July 4, 2019 - Regenerative agriculture hits the mainstream
June 7, 2019 - Forage forecast gets some good news
May 16, 2019 - Forage Crops Off To A Slow Start
May 16, 2019 - Hay prices skyrocket as Prairie drought continues
May 3, 2019 - Manitoba protein strategy looks for sustainability
May 2, 2019 - Conservation trust funds pasture project
April 25, 2019 - Kirkella Community Pasture receives funding for improvements
April 22, 2019 - Fields wanted for MFGA Green Gold Program
April 18, 2019 - Kirkella Community Pasture receives conservation trust funding
April 17, 2019 - Community pasture receives $100K from new Manitoba Conservation Trust
April 15, 2019 - WANTED: Hay fields for Green Gold testing
April 15, 2019 - Manitoba alfalfa growers wanted for sampling program
April 14, 2019 - Province Selects First Round Of Conservation Trust Projects
April 3, 2019 - Alfalfa is nothing to fear with simple, proper management
Jan 16, 2019 – Farmer receives Nuffield scholarship
Jan 8, 2019 – Killarney-area producer recognized for forage sector leadership
Jan 8, 2019 – Hay benefit helping farmers after disasterous year