Adequate plant nutrition is required for optimal crop production. It’s thanks to research scientists like Dr. Cynthia (Cindy) Grant – former senior research scientist in Soil Fertility Management with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada of the Brandon Research and Development Centre – that soil fertility and crop nutrition best practices have evolved, making crop production more...

Maximizing your check-off dollars for membership learning opportunities Being cautious and fiscally responsible in stretching check-off funds for maximum effect is a priority for the Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA). The goal is to leverage each dollar two to three times, at a minimum. “Collaboration and partnerships are a key strategy for MCGA,” says Roberta Galbraith,...

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Farmer-Funded Research: Investing in research that will maximize net income for canola farmers through sustainable production

Quality, relevant and up-to-date information is key in making decisions that benefit our farms – economically, ecologically and environmentally. Farmer-led and funded research is crucial to making this happen. As public-funded research has declined over the years, it’s more important than ever for grower-funded organizations to step up and fill the void. STAY CONNECTED. Sign...

Meet four new, seasoned and past Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) directors. Whether they stepped up for a specific reason or were encouraged by others, they share a common goal: Represent canola farmers, act in their best interest and strive for continual improvement of our industry in Manitoba as well as at the national and...

Meet Canola Eat Well Ambassador: Chef Ned Bell Canola Eat Well inspires people in the kitchen and connects them to the farm through Canada’s oil: canola oil. Canola Eat Well is the market development canola oil outreach and brand in Canada. Why work with food communicators? It’s about cultivating a community of ambassadors to share...