Podcast appearances and mentions of dan mazier

Bill Campbell, President of Manitoba's Keystone Agricultural Producers, talks about taking over the role from outgoing President Dan Mazier

On today's show, Dan Mazier talks about his decision to step down as KAP President to run in the next federal election. Also, we get a crop disease update from Holly Derksen of Manitoba Agriculture.

Today we hear from KAP president, Dan Mazier, who says the lobby group wants see renewed government funding for Canada's Ag Transport Coalition. MB Egg Farmers general manager, Cory Rybuck, reacts to federal funding to Egg Farmers of Ontario to assist in the development of an electronic scan to determine the gender and fertility of eggs. And Ted Bilyea from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute offers some thoughts on how to move forward following the release of the Barton Report.

KAP president Dan Mazier previews the federal/provincial/territorial ag ministers meetings taking place later this month in Vancouver. Golden West reporter Jessica Giles speaks with Kevin Zaychuk, business development manager with 20/20 Seed Labs, from the Canola-palooza event in Lacombe, Alberta. And MPSG's Cassanda Tkachuk has the latest Bean Report.

Dan Mazier, President of Manitoba's Keystone Agricultural Producers, talks about rail transportation being an essential service

Keystone Agricultural Producer's President Dan Mazier talks about how seeding is going in Manitoba

KAP President, Dan Mazier, joins us with details from last week's meetings on Canada's next ag policy framework. Also, Brenna Mahoney with Cereals Canada rounds out the show discussing her latest op ed titled Food Fear: A Call to Acton.

With news that Bayer has agreed to purchase Monsanto, Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier shares his thoughts recent merger deals in the agriculture sector. Abe Penner of Little Morden Service talks about the demand for tracks on farm equipment this harvest season.

Angela Brackenreed of Canola Council of Canada talks about how late season moisture has affected canola harvest. Dan Mazier of KAP talks more about recent mergers in the ag sector.

Elden Boon, president of the Hudson Bay Route Association and Dan Mazier, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, share their thoughts on the news grain will no longer be shipped out of Churchill.

Wes Martens of Wesmar Seeds talks about his plot tour from this week. Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier talks about some of the discussion meetings with Canada's agriculture ministers in Calgary.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier talks about the industry consultation held by Manitoba Agriculture. Kevin Brassington, the global head of grains and oilseeds for COFCO Agri, talks about the trading office they plan to open in Winnipeg.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier discusses the extension of Bill C-30. National Sunflower Association of Canada agronomist Troy Turner has an update on sunflower crops.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier shares his thoughts on the provincial budget for 2016. Manitoba Agriculture's Pam de Rocquigny talks about the effects of recent rainfall.

Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Angela Brackenreed outlines frost damage in the province. Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier discusses this week's throne speech.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier shares his thoughts on the new cabinet. Charlie Arnot of the Centre for Food Integrity discusses the effects of the recent controversy around Earls Restaurants.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier talks about the provincial election and the new Progressive Conservative government.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier talks about the importance of agricultural research and innovation. Kate Storey of the Green Party of Manitoba outlines her party's agriculture platform.

Market analyst Mike Davey breaks down the USDA's prospective plantings report. KAP president Dan Mazier continues talking about the provincial election.

Mark Fynn of Manitoba Pork talks about a study looking at how PEDv survives in feed ingredients. Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier outlines his organization's election priorities.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier discusses increases in farmland assessments and taxes.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier shares his thoughts on the CTA review report, tabled in Parliament this week. Marc Hutlet of Hutlet Seeds discussed the upcoming crop year, focusing on corn and soybeans.

Charlotte Crawley of Ducks Unlimited talks about the forage incentive program. Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier talks about key resolutions from this year's AGM. A Winnipeg city councilor discusses their informal agriculture caucus.

Keystone Agriculture Producers president Dan Mazier discusses recommendations from the provincial agriculture risk management review task force. The owner of a local food processing company talks about funding they've received from the government.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier looks back on the year. Kate Basford with the Manitoba Sheep Association talks about how country of origin labeling continues to affect Manitoba producers.

Provincial entomologist John Gavloski discusses how the mild winter weather could affect insects in stored grain. Keystone Agriculture Producers president Dan Mazier's talks about agriculture's role in the province's plan to reduce greenhouse gases by one third in the next 15 years.

Kristin Podolsky with Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers talks about this year's soybean harvest. Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier recaps some of the resolutions from last week's general council meeting.

After Monday's election, Canada will have a new Liberal majority government. We recap the election and what it will mean for Canadian farmers with Dan Mazier of Keystone Agricultural Producers, Ron Bonnett of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, and Manitoba Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Dan Mazier talks about how the TPP could affect Manitoba.

Recapping yesterday's National Agriculture Leaders Debate with NFU president Jan Slomp and KAP president Dan Mazier.

Lockheed Martin adds drone flight plans to pilot briefings, the AMA takes a closer look at FAA drone sightings data, Canadian farmers don't want onerous regulations, California legislators want more drone laws, InterDrone product announcements, and the Reaper gets a long-range update package. Think Before You Launch Think Before You Launch (TBYL) is an awareness campaign that seeks to educate both manned and unmanned aircraft operators about the hazards in the low-altitude environment. This alliance of UAS and aviation stakeholders wants to improve aviation safety and educate users about the safe and responsible operation and integration of UAS. See the TBYL Infographic [PDF]. News Graphical drone briefing developed Lockheed Martin adds unmanned flight plans to the weather information, NOTAMs, TAFs, and METARs already in the Next Generation Briefings online flight planning tool. Drone hobbyists find flaws in "close call" reports to FAA from other aircraft AMA Responds to the FAA's Drone Sighting Report The Academy of Model Aeronautics took a closer look at the reports of 764 close-call incidents with drones reported by the FAA in August (Pilot Reports of Close Calls With Drones Soar in 2015). According to the AMA report New AMA Analysis: FAA Data Reveals Complex Picture of U.S. Drone Activity [PDF], the FAA data (FAA Releases Pilot UAS Reports) shows that only 27 incidents were called “near misses” by the pilots and evasive action was taken 10 times. Some altitudes reported by pilots were too high for a UAV (19,000 - 51,000 feet) and the data included sightings of public agencies and commercial operators, as well as military flights. The AMA says: Some sightings appear to involve people flying responsibly and within the FAA's current recreational guidelines. Many things in the air – from balloons and birds to model rockets and mini blimps – are mistaken for, or reported as, drone sightings even when they are not. A number of sightings have occurred over or around stadium events, wildfires, power plants and other critical infrastructure. These raise different concerns from pilot sightings. In almost 20 percent (142) of the reports, local law enforcement either wasn't notified or it was unknown whether local law enforcement was notified. KAP doesn't want new UAV regs to unnecessarily ground farmers Keystone Agricultural Producers of Manitoba (KAP) president Dan Mazier views drones as tools for farmers, and recognizes the need for regulations, but he doesn't want them to be onerous. Mazier says, “KAP would like dialogue before they (Transport Canada) make regulations. If they are going to put a certain regulation in, at least consult farm groups or farmers and ask how they can work with it.” Transport Canada says it will amend regulatory requirements for UAVs in 2016 and proposes to create UAV classifications, establish aircraft marking and registration requirements, address personnel licensing and training and create flight rules. Bill on drones heads to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk Senate Bill 168 has passed the California legislature and was sent to Governor Jerry Brown for consideration. This legislation seeks to address problems seen when drones interfere with emergency responders like firefighters. It would increase the fines for drone operators who interfere with emergency responders, and it would grant immunity to emergency responders who damage or destroy unmanned aircraft during emergency operations. Other legislation in the pipeline at the Federal level introduced by California Legislators:: H.R. 3025, the Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015, would make it a criminal offense to launch a drone that interferes with fighting wildfires on federal land. S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act, requires safety features on consumer drones and strengthens FAA regulations that regulate drone operation. Reaper ER Extends RPA Missions to +33 Hours