SCIENTIST JOINS BRANDON RESEARCH CENTRE
The Brandon Research Centre has launched a new research program in agro-micrometeorology, following the arrival of Aaron Glenn.
Glenn’s research will apply the study of climate and weather to crop-pasture growth, physiology and production.
The research is designed to improve understanding of the influence of animal and crop production systems on the atmosphere and vice-versa.
Examples of potential research include understanding and managing extremes in weather and minimizing impact and risk associated with crop and animal production; crop disease prediction models based on weather data to increase efficiency of application of plant protection products; studying interactions between microclimate and plant water/nutrient use efficiency; and investigating the influence of alternative cropping systems on soil and plant microclimates, biomass production and nutrient/element cycling.
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Glenn was born in Minnedosa, Man., and raised in the Strathclair-Shoal Lake area of the province. He obtained bachelor of science degree from the University of Alberta in plant biology. He went on to the University of Lethbridge, where he completed a master’s degree and earned his PhD from the University of Manitoba.
CANADA BEEF NAMES PRESIDENT
Robert Meijer, former director of corporate affairs for Cargill Limited, has been appointed president of Canada Beef Inc.
Meijer brings 14 years of policy, regulatory, legislative, political and communications experience to Canada Beef Inc. In his position as Cargill director, Meijer has been responsible for Cargill’s Canadian government-regulatory relations, communication, and community relation activities.
He has also led and managed emerging issues, business risk and customer collaboration for 19 business units in the areas of beef, poultry, milling, malt, grain handling and port services, animal nutrition and canola processing among others.
He also held board or committee positions with key agricultural organizations including the Flax
Council of Canada, Malt Industry Association of Canada, Canadian Poultry Processors Association, Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, Western Grain Elevator Association, Canada Grains Council, and the Canadian Meat Council.
Canada Beef Inc. is an independent national organization representing the research, marketing and promotional interests of the Canadian cattle and beef industry.
APPROXIMATELY $1.2 MILLION TO SUPPORT 10 CAAP PROJECTS
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council board of directors has approved about $4.7 million in funding for 58 Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program projects.
A variety of agricultural sectors will benefit from the funding including, pork, cattle, biocomposites, prairie fruit, wetlands and soybeans. For more details on these CAAP projects visit www.mrac.ca.
CAAP is a five-year, $163 million initiative shared by the provinces and Agriculture Canada. It runs until 2014. The project aims to help the Canadian agricultural sector remain competitive. In Manitoba, CAAP is administered by MRAC. Manitoba’s share is $9.5 million.
MRAC encourages CAAP project proposals that explore alternative energy, climate change, environment, traceability or value chain solutions.
The next CAAP application deadline is Aug. 31, 2011.
For more information on CAAP in Manitoba, please visit www.mrac.ca or call toll free 800-216-9767. To learn more about national CAAP, please visit www.agr.gc.ca/caap or call toll-free 877-290.2188.
