The deadline for Manitoba farmers to enroll in the AgriStability business risk management program has been extended by three months agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn announced on Friday.
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Ag Days kicks off
The massive cold air mass that parked itself over much of North America hasn’t cooled the spirits of the organizers of this year’s Manitoba Ag Days farm show in Brandon. Ag Days General Manager Kristen Phillips said it’s always great when those long months of planning come together. “It’s absolutely wonderful to see the show[...]
Lower premiums, new pilot for veggies ahead for crop insurance
Manitoba producers can expect lower crop insurance premiums on most products, attendees of Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn’s Manitoba Ag Days address heard Jan. 16. Average premiums for annual crops under AgriInsurance are expected to hit $16.21 per acre in 2024, down from $19.21 in 2023. It’s a good news, bad news scenario for producers. [VIDEO:[...]
Fire shutters Bothwell Cheese
Production at Bothwell Cheese's New Bothwell facility remains shut down after a fire on Saturday morning.
Canola Growers fund ag education efforts
The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) has made a three year funding commitment to Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitioba (AITC-M). The group will be putting up $120,000 to expand and enrich agriculture education programs for public school students across Manitoba. The aim is to continue to expand students' understanding of agriculture, the origin of[...]
Funds announced for farmer mental health
Gerry Friesen, chief administrative officer for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, was surprised by the news that his organization would have another $450,000 over the next three years to add to their budget. “I feel overwhelmed, he said. “And, you know, a lot of times when you get announcements like this, there's somewhat of a[...]
Road trip spotlights Ukrainian heritage in the Parkland
Does the name “Babushka Trail” catch your interest? Or is the newer moniker, “Pysanky Path” more intriguing? Whichever you prefer, this route — spread across six municipalities in Manitoba’s Parkland — makes an interesting day trip, with an emphasis on Ukrainian culture. If you want to explore all of it, it could even take two[...]
Province says flood outlook remains weather dependent
With rivers near Fargo and Grand Forks at flood stage, a significant inflow of water is expected in Manitoba soon, the province announced March 31. “Our outlook remains similar to the first outlook we released in late February and our focus continues to be on the Red River this spring,” said minister of infrastructure Ron[...]
Entz honoured by Organic Trade Association
Dr. Martin Entz, Professor in the Department of Plant Science, was honoured by the Canada Organic Trade Association with the Leadership in Organic Science Award during the 10th anniversary Organic Week Celebration in Toronto on Sept. 11, 2019. The Organic Science Award is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated a significant impact through their research[...]
Organic production an economic winner
Manitoba Agriculture has released its latest organic crops cost-of-production figures and once again the production system is stacking up well against conventional agriculture. Higher production costs are typically met by higher prices, which more than offset the production lag organic growers can experience, Roy Arnott, a farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture’s Killarney office, told[...]
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