Giving away mugs, towels and bobblehead dolls are standard promotions for baseball games across North America. But later this August, the Seattle Mariners will introduce a new promotion – a special night dedicated to gluten-free food. On Aug. 31, the Mariners will offer gluten-free buns and beer made from sorghum for fans sitting in and […] Read more
Robert Arnason
Stories by Robert Arnason
New pulse recipes open doors to a broader eating experience
When Chantal Bassett adopted a gluten-free diet, she knew there would be sacrifices. “I have not had a peanut butter cookie in five years,” said Bassett, the acting manager of nutrition and health innovation with Pulse Canada. But the sacrifices ended when Bassett tasted a new recipe for peanut butter cookies made with chickpea flour. […] Read more
Scholarship created to honour Cam Brown
Cam Brown, a recent inductee into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, has had a scholarship set up for him by the Red River Exhibition Association. Brown, a long-time vice-president at Feed-Rite Mills and director at Ridley Inc., wore many hats during his career in agriculture. He also worked as field supervisor for Manitoba Pool […] Read more
Producers keep up pressure
The president of the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association is sick of the doubletalk and excuses and wants the provincial government to compensate cattle producers for flooded acres. Jay Fox, who runs a cow-calf operation near Eddystone, Man., said he’s going to keep asking until the minister of agriculture says yes. “We owe it to our […] Read more
Winter wheat seed shortage possible
Winter wheat growers usually depend on the weather and the timing of harvest when trying to get the crop in the ground. However, there’s another factor to worry about this year – a shortage of certified seed in Western Canada. “The severity of the shortage is going to depend on what happens the next few […] Read more
CBC show focuses on Lake Winnipeg
When David Suzuki speaks, people listen. That’s why an upcoming episode ofThe Nature of Things,focusing on the decaying health of Lake Winnipeg, could bring attention to agricultural practices in Western Canada. An independent filmmaker is producing the show for the CBC, with Suzuki serving as the narrator for the episode that will run early in […] Read more
Study finds natural fit between grazing, forestry
GARLAND, Man. – Agriculture and forestry are generally perceived as two distinct industries. However, a report from a 13-year-old research project in Manitoba’s Parkland region will soon conclude that the two industries can be mutually beneficial. Forage and grazing experts with Manitoba Agriculture and Agriculture Canada have been working on what is called the Garland […] Read more
Popular Asian bean touted in Canada
MORDEN, Man. – Standing near the edge of a small plot, research scientist D.J. Bing bent over and grabbed the stem of a green, leafy plant. After a few seconds of effort, Bing yanked the half-metre tall plant out of the ground and presented it to his audience, a group touring Agriculture Canada’s research centre […] Read more
Manitoba cattle producers look for assistance
The Manitoba Cattle Producers Association says it’s a simple case of fairness. If provincial and federal governments provide financial aid for flooded grain producers, they should also offer flood relief for cattle producers. “I think the (cattle) producers need to be fairly compensated for their losses. Just like the grain guys were,” said Jay Fox, […] Read more
Satellite imagery can monitor quality, quantity of pasture
DAUPHIN, Man. – Luciano Gonzalez likes to play tricks on livestock producers. “I’ll call a producer and I’ll say, why in the south part of your field (pasture) do you have very low production?” says the animal science professor from the University of Manitoba, even though he’s never been on the producer’s field. “And on […] Read more
