Hutterites, scuba diving and modern technology - you may wonder what they could have in common. For the Maendel brothers Manuel and Paul (Oak Bluff Colony near Morris, MB), the three are so deeply intertwined it has become a way of life, and a method to bring closure to mourning families. 

AgriHub Inc is pleased to announce the transition of our Manitoba Grain Division from Penner Farm Services in Blumenort, MB to New Standard Ag in Winnipeg, MB.  The Grain Division provides solutions in Drying, Handling, Milling, Storage, Controls and now also Pelleting.  This transition has already taken place with sales, services and inventory now available in Winnipeg.  

Imagine touring a barn without infringing on biosecurity concerns. Now, imagine touring the barn from the comfort of your favorite chair, with your favorite snack and beverage at the ready. Too good to be true? Think again!

What does a typical ventilation set up look like in a free stall dairy barn? An easy question to ask, but a slightly more difficult one to answer. While Canadian geography has its’ differences, the theme across the country is the same – moving air to provide a better environment for your cows, and your employees. If you do not have sufficient air flowing in and out in a timely manner, then cow comfort, nutrition, and milking method is almost a moot point. When we take the varying climates into account, a better question to ask is ‘What does a typical free stall dairy barn setup look like in each province?’

When you’ve milked in a parlor for over 25 years, the idea of adopting robots can be daunting. From the thought of re-training your cows, learning new technology, and to be frank, re-training your people – ensuring you’ve covered your bases is important.

By definition, the two separate terms are as follows:

Regenerative – adjective, relating to something growing or being grown again.

Agriculture – noun, the practice or work of farming. 

Wait - isn’t that somewhat repetitive? When we take a step back and look at Agriculture, the premise is to repeat and build on the successes of the past year. For example, dairy farming. Cows are bred to produce offspring but as a result they produce milk to collect. Those same farmers plant crops to produce feed for their dairy cows. This is a cycle that is repeated year after year.

Simply put, Agriculture itself is already a regenerative practice. Can it be improved upon? Absolutely. Should it be improved upon? Most definitely. 

The world’s population is growing at alarming rates and land is being reallocated for urban development. Producers are feeling the pressure to seek out options for increasing efficiency and output for their operations. Producers within Agriculture work hard to be good stewards of the land, with an understanding that what they put in will directly impact what they receive. Practices such as no-till or reduced till farming, cover crops, tailwater collection systems are already in place, but the need to be even more efficient is prevalent.