2020

Manitoba Ag Days Seminar Highlights: Wednesday

In the FCC theatre at 9:00 am, the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) program gets started with an update from their board chair, Fred Greig. At 9:10 am, Santosh Kumar, Wheat Breeder with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will provide details on “Wheat Breeding for the Canadian Prairies”. Managing Director with the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre, Peter Watts will deliver his presentation on “Meeting Quality Specifications for Malting Barley Selection” at 10:00 am. Closing out the morning sessions, Jonathon Driedger, Senior Market Analyst with LeftField Commodity Research will speak on “What Really Matters in Grain Markets, Today and Tomorrow”.  

The afternoon sessions in the FCC theatre will get started at 1:00 pm with Elaine Froese, Farm Family Coach with her presentation on “Finding Fairness in Farm Transition”. Directly following, Neil Townsend, Chief Market Analyst with FarmLink Marketing will give an update on “Canada’s Trade and Market Access”. At 3:00 pm, hear about “Volatility – How YOUR Cropping Decisions can Help!” from Darren Bond, Farm Management Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development. At 4:00 pm, Rex Murphy of the National Speakers Bureau Inc. will close out the afternoon session delivery to the crowd his update on “Agriculture Today – Remarks from Rex Murphy.

In the MNP Theatre at 9:00 am we will hear about “Clearing the Confusion on Biostimulants” from Jarrett Chambers, President for ATP Nutrition. Jarrett will then speak again at 9:30 am on how “NutriScan – Real Time Soil Diagnostics has Arrived”. Directly following, at 10:00 am, owner of Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc., Craig Davidson, will speak on “Researching Sustainable Innovations for the Future – Can it Benefit the Consumer?” At 11:00 am, Dan Aberhart, President of Aberhart Ag Solutions will give a presentation on Bio-Sul: The One Millionth Acre. Patrick Brawner, Agronomy Manager/Product Manager with Nachurs Alpine Solutions will speak at 11:30 am about “What is Your limiting factor”? Closing out the morning sessions, Scott Walker, Research and Development Coordinator with DSW Enterprises and Consulting will give us the “Biological Stimulants 101” at 12:00 am.

Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm learn about “Farmland and the Tax Man” from Stino Scaletta, Partner of Taxation Services with MNP. At 1:30 pm, hear Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal, Veterinarian, also known as Dr. Keri: Prairie Vet and Hudson Reykdal Veterinary Services give a presentation on “Raising Livestock Under A Magnifying Glass”. Directly following, don’t miss the opportunity to take a look into “The Crystal Ball of Cattle Markets” with Manager of Canfax, Brian Perillat. At 3:00 pm, Tyler Fewings, a producer from Tilston, MB will deliver his presentation on “Filling the gaps; My CYL Mentorship”. Closing out the afternoon sessions is Livestock Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, Raymond Bittner will speak on “Cows, Calves, Cameras and More”!

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For more information, regarding Manitoba Ag Days visit www.agdays.com

For all media inquiries contact Manitoba Ag Days Media Coordinator Andrea Guthrie (204)851-7229 or Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)726-3514 in the show office or (204)573-9039 on her cell.

NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brandon, MB –Monday, January 20, 2020

24 Hours until Show Time!
It is less than 24 hours until show time! The final touches are being put into place and all 540,000 square feet of Keystone Centre has been transformed into Canada’s Largest indoor farm show! At 5pm tonight the red carpet will be laid as we prepare for over 40,000 guests to enter the building over the course of the next three days.
Manitoba Ag Days show theme is Technology and Innovations in Agriculture. Manitoba Ag Days will be launching the New Innovation Showcase to highlight the greatest new technologies and innovation changing our industry. There are over 32 participants in 7 categories vowing for the title of “Advance the field of Agriculture”.
The 43rd Annual Manitoba Ag Days begins tomorrow morning at 7 am with the Kick Off Breakfast at the Canad Inn’s Roadhouse. Proceeds’ from tomorrow’s breakfast go directly to the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba. Thank you to our sponsors Canad Inn’s, The Great Western Road House Bar and Grill, and Q Country 91.5FM for making this event possible. With a minimum donation of $5 you will be helping the council’s visions of Every child … every day … well nourished which helps to fund breakfast programs in schools across the province of Manitoba.
To stay tuned with the latest show news, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MbAgDays or like us on Facebook @Manitoba Ag Days. Use #agdays20 or join us with this year’s theme and share what innovation or advancement in technology has impacted your business over the past decade. #agdaysinnovation
For more information regarding Manitoba Ag Days visit www.agdays.com
For all media inquiries please contact
Andrea Guthrie Manitoba Ag Days Media Coordinator
204-851-7229
email: media@agdays.com
Kristen Phillips Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at the
Show Office 204-726-3514
email: coordinator@agdays.com.

Brandon, MB –Tuesday, January 7, 2020

#agdays2020 Show Highlights

Canada’s largest indoor farm show will kick off the three-day event on Tuesday January 21st. This year’s show will include over 550 exhibitors all under 10 acres of indoor space at the Keystone Centre, in Brandon Manitoba.
There are several key highlights to point out:

1. This year’s show we will be celebrating “Technology and Innovations in Agriculture”. #agdaysinnovation #2020vision.

2. The launch of the INNOVATION SHOWCASE will take place this year! There will be 7 categories and 32 participants all with the goal of achieving a goal of “Advancing the Field” as Manitoba Ag Days will award a 1st and 2nd place winner in each category.

3. Autonomous Agriculture is here with DOT making its inaugural appearance in Manitoba at Manitoba Ag Days.

4. The MANITOBA SOCIAL gets bigger and better while moving venues. The social will take place on Wednesday January 23rd at 9 pm at the Victoria Inn. All funds raised from ticket sales will go directly to the Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back Fund which supports local community initiatives and agriculture education throughout the province of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It will be a great opportunity for exhibitors and patrons to network, socialize, and have fun while listening to MCMA’s MALE VOCALIST a FAN CHOICE artist of the year, The Ryan Keown Band.

5. Manitoba Ag Days is the last show of its kind to remain completely complimentary with no parking fee or door charge. Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Brandon is sponsoring the parking lot shuttle. The complimentary coat check will be available outside of the Kinsmen Arena courtesy of Fusion Credit Union.

6. Our complimentary speaker program is jam packed with over 60 speakers on a variety of topics presenting in the FCC and MNP theatres. You can expect WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS on a variety of topics including the latest in technology, weather, agronomy and market outlooks as well as topics on data and how it can be used to positively benefit the bottom line.

7. The annual Kick Off Breakfast will be held at the Canad Inn’s Roadhouse Tuesday January 21 from 7:30 AM until 8:45 AM with a minimum $5 donation going to The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba sponsored by Canad Inns, The Great Western Roadhouse Bar and Grill and Q-Country 880AM, 91.5FM.

8. Bull Congress is jammed packed again with 23 farms showcasing their latest genetics plus 5 breed associations.

9. Growing the next generation for a career in ag tech. For the first time Farm Femmes will be hosting AI Code Camps for youth ages 7 and up on Tuesday afternoon. For more info please go to: https://www.farmfemmes.com/camp-registration The camps are 2 hours in length and will be sure to intrigue the next generation.

10. Win one of three DJI Mavic Pro Drones with Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Challenge. Post a video on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #agdaysinnovation and tell us what the biggest change or innovation on your farm has been in the last decade for a chance to win.

11. 50/50 draw will continue with funds raised benefiting our Ag Days Gives Back Community Giving Program, last year’s winner took home $12,778.00 Tickets can be purchased at the top of the ramp, Canada Room Hallway or from one of six mobile sellers. Ticket are 3 for $10.00. LGCA 4206-RF-33166.

12. Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back will announce this years’ recipients on Tuesday January 21st at 12:30 PM in the FCC Theatre. Well over $260,000 has been awarded to support youth ag education and rural community infrastructure in Manitoba and Saskatchewan over the past decade.

13. Manitoba Ag Day’s Adventure with Ag In the Classroom will take place throughout the show with this year’s theme “Agriculture- Think Global, Act Local” highlighting a global perspective.

For more information please contact Andrea Guthrie Manitoba Ag Days Media Coordinator (204)851-7229 or media@agdays.com OR Kristen Philips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 or (204)573-9039 or coordinator@agdays.com