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KAP Wants Federal Government To Reconsider Carbon Tax On Grain Drying

On July 31, Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP) sent a letter to Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, outlining the cost of the federal carbon tax on Manitoba farmers and urging the federal government to reconsider providing an exemption to both grain drying costs and the heating of barns.
 
"In light of some more current information that we were able to retrieve and in conjunction with the provincial government's information, we thought that we would send a letter to the federal Minister of Agriculture just seeing if there was any chance of having an influence on a future decision," said KAP President Bill Campbell.
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White Mold in Winter Canola | Timing, Treatment & Taking Control | Pioneer Agronomy

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White mold can be one of the most damaging diseases in winter canola, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be.

In this video, Pioneer field agronomist Greg Pfeffer breaks down what to watch for, when to act, and how to stay ahead of infection. From early spring green-up to the critical 25% flowering stage, learn why timing is everything and how a preventative mindset can protect your yield.

This video also discusses fungicide strategies, including why multiple modes of action like Group 3, 7, and 11 offer the strongest defense. If you’re growing canola or considering it, this is your practical guide to smarter disease control in the field.