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2023

Certified Crop Advisor Credits Available at Ag Days 2023

We are proud to announce that we have been approved for 33.0 CEU credits for the sessions offered at
Ag Days 2023.
 
Over the course of the three day show, credits will be offered in four streams:
Nutrient Management: 3.0 CEU
Integrated Pest Management: 4.5 CEU
Crop Management: 12.0 CEU
Professional Development: 13.5 CEU
Tuesday Morning FCC Theatre
9:00 AM Chris Vervaet – Fuel for the Future – 1.0 CEU Professional Development
10:00 AM Nutrient Panel – The Buzz Around Economics and Agronomics of Nitrogen use in Canola – 1.0
CEU Nutrient Management
11:00 AM Big Daddy Tazz – Out of My Mind – 1.0 CEU Professional Development
Tuesday Morning MNP Theatre
9:30 AM Mady Adamson – Why I Wanted my Class to Learn About Agriculture – “Learning About Ag with
Mady” – 0.5 CEU Professional Development
10:00 AM Diversification Panel – Agriculture Diversified – 1.0 CEU Professional Development
11:00 AM Labour Opportunities Panel – Where are we Finding People to Build our Ag Team? – 1.0 CEU
Professional Development
Tuesday Afternoon FCC Theatre
2:00 PM Roy Arnott & Darren Bond – Crop Cost of Production – How High is Too High – 0.5 CEU Crop
Management
2:45 PM Doug Chorney – Know Your Rights at Delivery – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
4:00 PM Peter Zeihan – Agriculture at the End of the World – 1.0 CEU Professional Development
Tuesday Afternoon MNP Theatre
1:30 PM Machinery Pete – Used Equipment is the new “NEW” – 1.0 CEU Professional Development
2:30 PM Larry Hertz – Repair Done Right, not Right to Repair – 0.5 CEU Professional Development
3:15 PM Producer Panel – Never say Never – 1.0 CEU Crop Management
 

Wednesday Morning FCC Theatre
9:00 AM Evan Shout – Change is Constant – Dream Big & Innovate Fast – 1.0 CEU Professional
Development
10:00 AM J.P. Gervais – Inflation Navigation – 1.0 CEU Crop Management
11:00 AM Tom Wolf – Overcoming Tough Spraying Conditions – 1.0 CEU Integrated Pest Management
Wednesday Morning MNP Theatre
9:00 AM Scott Kehler – Rain or no Rain – That’s the Million Dollar Question – 1.0 CEU Crop Management
10:00 AM Tyler Wist – On the Seed or on the Beetle? – 1.0 CEU Integrated Pest Management
11:00 AM Chris Beaudry – Farm, Hockey, Stress – Discovering Your Path for Today – 1.0 CEU Professional
Development
Wednesday Afternoon FCC Theatre
1:10 PM Chuck Penner – Crop Markets – Coming from LeftField – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
1:50 PM Charley Sprenger and Lorne Greiger – Managing the Moisture – Driving and Drying – 0.5 CEU
Crop Management
2:30 PM Xiben Wang – New Insights Into Sustainable Plant Disease Management – 1.0 CEU Integrated
Pest Management
3:10 PM Kristen Thomas – Plant Breeding Innovations – Gene Edited Crops – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
4:30 PM Jon Montgomery – Belief – It Does a Body Good! – 1.0 CEU Professional Development
Wednesday Afternoon MNP Theatre
12:30 PM Lana Shaw – Where do cover Crops fit Without Livestock – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
1:00 PM Eric Olson Planning with Data to Maximize Profitability and Mitigate Risk – 0.5 CEU Crop
Management
1:45 PM Benn Hamm – Mitigating Your Risk! – 0.5 CEU Professional Development
2:30 PM Ryan Boyd – Can we Reclaim the Prairie Landscape? – 1.0 CEU Crop Management
3:30 PM Brian Perillat – Cattle Producers’ Time to Shine – 1.0 CEU Professional Development
Thursday Morning FCC Theatre
9:00 AM Crop Talk Panel – Crop Talk – 0.5 CEU Integrated Pest Management / 0.5 CEU Crop Management
10:10 AM John Heard – 4R Approach to Balance High Expectations with Price – 1.0 CEU Nutrient
Management
11:00 AM Josh Linville Understanding the International Fertilizer Landscape – 1.0 CEU Nutrient
Management

Thursday Morning MNP Theatre
9:00 AM Laura Schmidt – Soybeans & Peas – What is the Next Chapter? – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
9:45 AM Mario Tenuta – Sustainability in Pulses – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
10:30 AM Denis Tremorin – Positioning Pulses – 0.5 CEU Nutrient Management
11:15 AM Kristen MacMillan – Sixty Bushel Soybeans – How do we get There? – 0.5 CEU Crop
Management
Thursday Afternoon FCC Theatre
1:00 PM Dr. Sajjad Rao – Next Generation Greenhouse Farming – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
1:45 PM Crop Talk Panel – More Crop Talk – 1.5 CEU Integrated Pest Management
3:30 PM Dr. Baljeet Singh – Applied Research and Farm Partnerships – “Fixing the Broken Wheel” – 0.5
CEU Professional Development
Thursday Afternoon MNP Theatre
1:00 PM Erik St. Hilare – Maximizing Value in the Sale of Your Farm – 0.5 CEU Professional Development
1:45 PM Charley Sprenger & Lorne Greiger – Combines and Canola Losses – 0.5 CEU Crop Management
2:30 PM Doug Cole – Energy Transition Together – Let’s Talk Manitoba Sustainable Aviation Fuel – 0.5 CEU
Crop Management
3:15 PM Scott Day – Ag Tech That Could Change Everything! – 1.5 CEU Professional Development

What a speaking line up! To learn more about the program head to www.agdays.com/speakers
The Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise,
technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States
of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba. The speaking program will take place
throughout the three-day event in the FCC and MNP theatres.

The 2023 show dates are Tuesday, January 17 – Thursday, January 19.

For more show information and the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Vallotton – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
OR
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204) 728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

 

Canada’s largest indoor farm show will kick off the three-day event on Tuesday January 17th. This year’s show will include over 550 exhibitors with both indoor and outdoor displays at the Keystone Centre, in Brandon Manitoba.

 There are several key highlights to point out:

 

1) This year’s theme is Farmer Health, Safety and Wellness.  The theme will be evident throughout the show as patrons can participate in interactive virtual reality experiences, take in various speakers and support the Manitoba Farm Wellness program through the purchase of Ag Days t-shirts.

2) For the first time in 46 years we will have a paid admission fee.  You can purchase your tickets now at www.agdays.com/tickets  Early Bird tickets are $15 per day or $20 at the door.  There is also a three day pass available for $40.  We are a not for profit show and any profits made on the show are paid forward to community projects and services through our Ag Days Gives Back Fund. 

3) 50/50 ticket sales have already started and the funds raised will benefit our Ag Days Gives Back Community Giving Program. Last year’s winner took home $12 865.00! Tickets can be purchased at www.agdays.com/buy5050 or at the show through our mobile sellers or at the top of the ramp. Tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $20 or NEW for this year buy a bundle of 10 for $50. LGCA 4206-RF-38531. The winner will be drawn on January 20th at 1:00 pm on Facebook Live. 

4) Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back will announce this years’ recipients on Tuesday, January 17th at 9:00 AM in the MNP Theatre. Well over $347,500 has been awarded to support youth ag education and rural community development in Manitoba and Saskatchewan over the past decade. This year eight community fire departments will be receiving a $2000 grant, three $1000 post secondary scholarships will be awarded and Ag in the Classroom – Manitoba will receive the Education and Leadership Grant in the amount of $10 000 to carry out the Manitoba Ag Days Adventure with hundreds of students. 

5) The Innovation Showcase features seven categories and 32 contenders, and is presented by the seven brands of Glacier Farm Media. Patrons can read about the innovations here and can visit the exhibitors at the show to ask questions, check out products first hand and see how these innovations might fit in their operations. The Winners of each category will be announced on Wednesday, January 18th at the show.

6) Our complimentary speaking program has something for everyone, with over 70 speakers.  Topic experts will speak to maximizing yields, new and used equipment, emerging technology and cattle markets. The program also includes several panel discussions with producers who are sharing their experiences from the 2022 growing season and in building diverse businesses.   We were approved for 33 continuing education units for Certified Crop Agronomists.

7) Bull Congress includes 17 farms showcasing their latest genetics. Sale Dates are all published in our official publication.  Be sure to come and talk to the families showcasing their animals.  The best of the best are at our show! 

8) 10 Keynote Speakers for 2023!!!! This is a line up you can not miss! For all the details head to www.agdays.com/speakers                                    Peter Zeihan – Agriculture at the End of the World @PeterZeihan

J.P. Gervais – Inflation Navigation @jpgervais

Evan Shout – Change is Constant – Dream Big & Innovate Fast  @EvanShout

Josh Linville –  Understanding the International Fertilizer Landscape @JLinvilleFert

Ryan Boyd – Can we Reclaim the Prairie Landscape? @Glantonboyd 

Machinery Pete – Used Equipment is the new “NEW” @machinerypete

Big Daddy Tazz – Out of My Mind @BigDaddyTazzWPG

Chris Beaudry – Farm, Hockey, Stress – Discovering Your Path for Today @ChrisBeaudry9

Jon Montgomery – Belief – It Does a Body Good! @jonmonty / @jonmonty12

Mady Adamson – Why I Wanted my Class to Learn About Agriculture – “Learning About Ag with Mady” @AboutAgWithMady

9) Manitoba Ag Day’s Adventure with Ag in the Classroom will take place January 17, 18 and 19.     Students will learn about food, food production and how food gets on their table.  The theme is “Agriculture- Think Global, Act Local” highlighting a global perspective. During COVID Manitoba AG Days continued to invest in AITC-MB and we created a new online experience  Think Global Agriculture & Our World Resource which can be used for self study or be led by a teacher.  It will be promoted throughout the month of January and in conjunction with the students and the schools that are attending Manitoba Ag Days. 

10) January can be cold, but we are sending out a warm welcome.  The Kickoff Breakfast will take place in the Great Western Roadhouse from 7:30am-9:00am on Tuesday, January 17th and is presented by Heritage Co-Op.  The Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC and Mazer Group shuttle bus will pick you up at your vehicle and deliver you to the doors of the Keystone Centre and Bayer CropScience Canada has provided a safe and secure, complimentary coat check  500 meters from Entrance B; right outside the Flynn Arena.

We look forward to welcoming you to the show!  For the most current information please visit https://www.agdays.com/know-before-you-go/

Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba.  The 2023 show dates are Tuesday, January 17 – Thursday, January 19.

For more information or the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Vallotton – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com

Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

We are one month away from the 46th Annual Manitoba Ag Days Show.

We are all set to transform the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba into Canada’s Largest Indoor Farm Show for three days of all
things agriculture! “As the first event in the new year, it really is where the ag year begins”, explains Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager. “The three-day event is an exposition of agricultural technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and patrons from all over Canada, the northern United States and abroad. We are so excited to be back in person this year.”

This year Manitoba Ag Days will welcome over 550 exhibitors, including 32 contenders in the Innovation Showcase. “The Innovation Showcase is encompassing to what is happening in all sectors of agriculture and will give all companies a chance to showcase their advancements” explained Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Board Co-Chair.

The Innovation Showcase will have seven categories including, Agronomics, Animal and Livestock, Agriculture Equipment, Agribusiness Services, Ag Tech, Farm Safety and Farm Built. For a full list of entries for the 2023 show, please visit www.agdays.com/innovations/ Crammond went on to say, “Showcasing the latest and greatest new inventions and advancements is so important to our industry! As farmers, we need to take the time to try to understand how these new advancements can positively impact our day to day business.”

Guests can also expect to see a diverse speaker line up presenting on a variety of economic and agronomic topics. “This year’s program is an exceptional lineup of knowledge and expertise on an array of topics that are relevant to our industry,” stated Stephanie Cruickshanks, program chair for Manitoba Ag Days. Agronomy continues to be a real focus as well as technology and innovation. To see the full speaker listing and schedule please visit www.agdays.com/speakers/

For the first time in 46 years, Manitoba Ag Days will have an admission fee. You can purchase your tickets now by going to www.agdays.com/tickets  Early bird tickets are $15 per day and three day passes are also available for $40. Tickets will be available during the three days of the show for $20 and can be purchased online or at the Dome Building.

“Agriculture plays a very important role in our economy in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and in all of Western Canada; our board of directors is passionate about our industry and we want everyone to experience agriculture and see it up close and personal. At Ag Days, we create a welcoming environment where farmers can come and do business with ag manufacturers and ag businesses. They will find all of the
latest in technology and services to build their own businesses. We welcome you to join us at the Keystone Center in Brandon Manitoba, January 17th to 19th to see what this amazing industry has to offer” stated Phillips.

For more information or the latest updates please visit www.agdays.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:
Teresa Vallotton – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
OR
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

Brandon, MB

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Announcing the Full Speaker Line Up


Manitoba Ag Days is where the Ag year begins! The program has been finalized and the speaking line up is phenomenal. The program committee listened to requests and suggestions as they assembled a diverse speaking line up with something for everyone. “We have two theaters running for all three days, with a full day of presenters in each location. If you browse the program you will want to come to all three days of the show, because each day has a mix of agronomic and economic topics. In addition, we have a number of sessions connected to our theme of farmer health, safety and wellness.” stated Stephanie Cruickshanks, program committee lead for Manitoba Ag Days.

Agriculture is big business, and this years’ speakers will challenge visitors to consider their operation at every scale – from internal farm decisions to international markets. 

Peter Zeihan – Agriculture at the End of the World @PeterZeihan

J.P. Gervais – Inflation Navigation @jpgervais

Evan Shout Change is Constant – Dream Big & Innovate Fast @EvanShout

Josh Linville – Understanding the International Fertilizer Landscape @JLinvilleFert

Ryan Boyd – Can we Reclaim the Prairie Landscape? @Glantonboyd

The theme for the 2023 show is Farmer Health, Safety and Wellness. Attendees who are interested in
how to Work Smart ~ Take Care ~ Feed the World won’t want to miss

Big Daddy Tazz – Out of My Mind @BigDaddyTazzWPG

Chris Beaudry – Farm, Hockey, Stress – Discovering Your Path for Today @ChrisBeaudry9

Jon Montgomery – Belief – It Does a Body Good! @jonmonty / @jonmonty12

Mady Adamson Why I Wanted my Class to Learn About Agriculture – “Learning About Ag with Mady”
@AboutAgWithMady

“We take great pride in having a speaker program with something for everyone.” noted program
committee member, Hannah Minshull. “Topic experts will speak to maximizing yields, new and used
equipment, emerging technology and cattle markets. The program also includes several panel
discussions with producers who are sharing their experiences from the 2022 growing season and in
building diverse businesses.”

For a complete listing of the complimentary speaking program, including descriptions, times and
locations, please visit agdays.com/speakers

We are very fortunate to work with great partners like Farm Credit Canada, MNP, Manitoba Agriculture,
Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean
Growers as the complimentary speaking program at Manitoba Ag Days would not be possible without
their resources and expertise.

The Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba. The speaking program will take place throughout the three-day event in the FCC and MNP theatres. The 2023 show dates are Tuesday, January 17 – Thursday, January 19.

For more show information and the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Vallotton – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 Teresa’s Email
OR
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204) 728-4137 Kristen’s Email

 

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

Brandon, MB

Monday, November 21, 2022

Innovation Showcase

“The Innovation Showcase is back for its fourth year, featuring 32 products and services vying for the top spot in each of our seven categories”, stated Brad Crammond, Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase Committee Chair. The seven categories include: Ag Technology, Agribusiness Services,
Agricultural Equipment, Agronomics, Animal and Livestock, Farm Built Solutions and Farm Safety.

Brad Crammond says “I think, as producers, we are always looking for ways to improve how we do things on our farms and that’s why many of our attendees are drawn to this showcase year after year. The Innovation Showcase definitely highlights the progression in our industry and we take great pride at Manitoba Ag Days in bringing these products to the forefront and presenting them on a broader scale. Many companies have gotten their start at our show and we couldn’t be happier to help.”

The Innovation Showcase Committee will visit with each entrant before determining the winner in each category. Winners will be announced Wednesday, January 18, at the show. 

We invite you to learn more about the 2023 Innovation Showcase contenders by connecting with them before the show:

Ag Tech Category Sponsored By: Discovery Farm

Harvest Today – Harvest Wall

Air Seeder Parts LLC – Tru-Metering

Lucent Biosciences – Soileos Soy Blend

Adaptive Agriculture Solutions Inc. – Wi-Fi Bin Monitor

Prairie Grain Analyzer – PGA Auger Sampler with Integrated Moisture Analyzer

Precision AI – Precision Spray Drone System with ZeroDrift

Verigrain – VeriGrain Grower Series App and Enterprise Series App’s

Horsch Canada Inc. – HORSCH Leeb VL 6.300 – Boom Pro Plus Option

Agribusiness Services Category  Sponsored By: CountryGuide

StoneX Financial (Canada) Inc. – Farm Advantage

Inputs Pro Inc. – InputsPro

CLHBid.com – CLHBid.com

Farmlink Marketing Solutions -GrainFox – GrainFox

Ag Equipment Category Sponsored By: AgDealer 

Botterill Sales – HFL Fabricating Lane Grader

D&P Rooke Farms/ Merlo Telehandlers – Merlo MultiFarmer Telehandlers

Flexxifinger QD Industries Inc. – MultiCrop Valve™

K-Hart Industries Ltd. – K-Hart Spyder Disc Drill 

Meridian Manufacturing Inc. – Convey-All Oilseed Series – Powered by VOLT

Wavcor International Inc. – Airblast

General Irrigation & Dewatering Inc. – Dyna-Flo Pumps

Edge Agro –Edge Agro Unloading Auger

ROGA Drone Ltd. – U7AG Vertical Take Off and Land Hybrid Spray Drone

Agronomics Category Sponsored By: Manitoba Co-operator

Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. – Polysulphate Premium

ATP Nutrition Ltd. – Synergro M2 Granular

Timac Agro Canada – Excelis Maxx

Lallemand Plant Care –LALFIX START SPHERICAL Granular Inoculant

Heliae® Agriculture – PhycoTerra® ST (seed treatment)

Animal and Livestock Category Sponsored By: The Canadian Cattlemen

Highline Manufacturing – Accumix AMX850T Feed Mixer

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. –  The Hay Handler

Farm Built Solutions Sponsored By: The Western Producer

Pawlutions Ltd. – RcFarmStr8

AgMinded Research & Development – Mobile Telescoping Bin

Thunderstruck Marketing – Air Missile

Farm Safety Category Sponsored By: Grainews

c.s.a.Construction Ltd. – Jack Ease

The Western Producer and the Manitoba Co-operator are the presenting sponsors of the Innovation Showcase at Manitoba Ag Days. Each of the 7 categories is sponsored by one of Glacier Farm Media’s brands. Thank you to Western Producer, Manitoba Co-operator, Ag Dealer, The Canadian Cattlemen, Grainews, CountryGuide and Discovery Farms for being such strong supporters of Ag Innovation in our industry.

The Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba. The 2023 show dates are Tuesday, January 17 – Thursday, January 19.

For more information or the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Vallotton – Communications Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
OR
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204) 728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com