November 2020— Agriculture doesn’t stop, even for a global pandemic. And neither do the Manitoba Canola Growers in supporting farmers with industry issues. How to run a farm business through COVID-19 was among many issues MCGA has been active on this year, and we are excited to share a new page on the canolagrowers.com site that...
Read MoreSeptember 2020—Earlier this year Manitoba Canola Growers appointed Nicolea Dow to the board of directors. Following the fall election, the board table was left with one vacant seat; consequently, they launched an open application process to fill the seat. Nine highly qualified farmers from across the province submitted applications sharing their interest in representing canola farmers...
Read MoreMarch 2020—Each year the Manitoba Canola Growers recognize an individual who has made a contribution to the growth of the canola industry with the Canola Award of Excellence. Don Flaten, professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, was recognized with the 2020 Canola Award of Excellence at the CropConnect Banquet in...
Read MoreJanuary 2020—Bringing the idea of canola as a protein for human consumption to the forefront is something Manitoba Canola Growers have been supporting. Through innovative technology, protein has been extracted from canola meal (currently a livestock feed) in a way suitable for the human food market. The process is simple and only uses water and a...
Read MoreNovember 2019—Stay Connected. Sign up for our Canola Crush Newsletter today! Visit www.CanolaGrowers.com How Manitoba Canola Growers are Representing You Stimulating, increasing and improving the production and marketing of canola is a part of MCGA’s mandate. Through local initiatives and national partnerships, MCGA has consistently been working on five areas of focus. The recent trade disruption...
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