Canola Blooms This Week At CanoLAB 2016

Mar 08, 2016

All things canola will be the focus of a one‐day workshop later this week in Brandon as Manitoba canoLAB 2016 takes place at Assiniboine Community College (ACC) on March 9 and 10.

The one‐day hands‐on workshop looks at multiple areas of canola production and how concepts apply directly to farming practices and the rotation. “CanoLAB is a hands on, interactive learning experience,” says Angela Brackenreed, agronomist, Canola Council of Canada (CCC). “The intent of canoLAB is to provide farmers and agronomists with the tools they need to help increase profitability on their farm. We have over 21 speakers presenting on a variety of topics, including soil testing, diseases and insects, integrated weed management, and DNA and diagnostics.”

The Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA), in partnership with CCC and ACC, will host canoLAB at the college’s Victoria Avenue East Campus.

“As a college, we see immense value in connecting our students directly with industry through events like canoLAB,” said Derrick Turner, Dean of Business, Agriculture & Environment at ACC. “As we strive to provide program leadership in agriculture, our partnerships with organizations like Manitoba Canola Growers continue to play an important role in preparing students for successful careers.”

Source : ManitobaCanolaGrowers

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.