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The Forage Focus is a producer-and industry-focused newsletter that can be downloaded courtesy of the Manitoba Forage Council and the forage industry. To see past issues please go to Archives.
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February 2011
Forage Restoration is a huge concern according to MFC survey results, read what MFC is hoping to do about it. Check out the stats on the uptake of the AgriRecovery Program initiated to support producers who have had damage/costs associated with last year’s flooding.
October 2011
Welcome to our new Executive Director Brent McCannell! Input, research, lobbying, communication – that’s what MFC is all about! CFGA participates in low level presence meetings, higher hay prices as U.S. struggles with drought.
Green Gold Program (alfalfa harvest date prediction program) re-instated for 2011 year, study evaluating potential for exporting hay through Churchill Port, provincial grazing tour August 3rd & 4th, planning for profit.
July 2011
We’ve moved to a new electronic format, check out our new look, Wayne Digby stepping down due to time commitments, MFC meets with Minister Struthers and Deputy Minister Barry Todd, group traveling to World Dairy Expo.
May 2011
Determining research priorities, Green Gold Program to determine optimum alfalfa harvest re-instated, Gary Halwas recognized as champion of rural economy, forage insurance being investigated.
January 2011
Canadian Forage & Grassland Association (CFGA) wants to know your research priorities, Manitoba Forage Symposium coming in February, Dr. Shannon Scott leaves Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Brandon Research Centre, first CFGA conference in Winnipeg draws group of 80.