Manitoba Bulletin

Science Edition 2024—

Manitoba Canola Growers invests research dollars in two major programs – on-farm research and canola variety evaluation trials. On-farm trials for 2024 included seeding rate, nitrogen rate, seed-placed fertilizer toxicity, phosphorus sources, and cover crops to manage flea beetles.

November 2024—

The RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture program, offered at the University of Manitoba (U of M), allows students to work with faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture research.

September 2024—Congratulations to this year’s winners! We wish you all the best as you pursue your chosen careers. MCGA awards scholarships supporting post-secondary education Each year, Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) proudly presents five $1,000 scholarships to students who are graduating from grade 12. To qualify, they need to live on, work for, or have guardians...

March 2024—Celebrating excellence: Farm family recognized with 2024 Canola Award of Excellence There is something magical about the connections formed at summer camp. Combined with the magic of a prairie harvest, the idea behind Harvest Camp grew. What began as a modest initiative quickly became an annual event that bridged the gap between urban Canadians and...

January 2024—When it comes to trying to foster an inclusive space, Mark Belmonte, a professor of biological sciences at the University of Manitoba (U of M), says it’s important for everybody to feel welcome. “I didn’t always feel welcome in schools when I was growing up,” Belmonte says. “It’s important for me to make sure people...