Don has a long history of soil fertility teaching, research and outreach at the University of Manitoba. Not only has he taught soil fertility to many of the U of M’s agriculture diploma and degree grads over the last 25 years, he has also conducted research with applying N, P, K and S fertilizers, as well as livestock manures on Manitoba crops. Don will address some of the challenges of NPKS management that relate to fertilizer recommendations for profitable production of today’s high yielding crops, as well as recommendations for maintaining long term soil fertility.
2020
Cameras on livestock operations have gained popularity in recent years with excellent picture quality, the ability to zoom in and the ability to be operated from remote locations. This will be your opportunity to see how well they can work, and how you can employ them in many different ways. Learn how to take a selfie of your herd!
This presentation will provide an overview of global, US, and Canadian factors driving Canadian cattle prices and profitability. The discussion will also include a look at some of the opportunities and challenges for local cattle producers in Canada and specifically Manitoba.
Social media can be a blessing and a curse. Consumers care more about where their food comes from but often use social media as a source of current information. Misinformation and false narratives can spread quickly and are difficult to counter with boring facts. Animal rights extremist groups are putting pressure on the food production industry and the public is paying attention. Our industry is under a magnifying glass. What things can we do to promote our industry? What can we do if we are attacked on social media by activists? Should we fight back? What things can we do on our farms and ranches on a daily basis to promote animal welfare and food production?
Transitioning the farm to the next generation or upon a sale of farm land to strangers, the question “Does my farm land qualify as farm property for the capital gains exemption or transition rules?” is quite common and the response isn’t as straight forward as many may think. Stino Scaletta, Partner & Tax Specialist with MNP will cover examples of common scenarios relating to the tax treatment of farm land.
The audience can expect to be simultaneously informed and entertained by Rex’s provocative commentary. He knows what makes Canadians tick, and what drives our political and social affairs. Rex makes us important and reminds us we have culture beyond hockey. His thought-provoking, sometimes stinging commentary and original insights will be delivered through a vocabulary to make Webster’s consider updating.
