Canada’s organic farmers have until July 29 to comment on new organic standards that would open the door to products likemunicipally derived struvite fertilizer
The CFIA is investigating bovine TB discovered at a facility in south central Manitoba, which means some producers may get a call to take part in trace-in and trace-out procedures as part of that investigation.
Variety resistance is getting more specific on crop disease pathogens, but that information must be conveyed in a way that actually helps producers make rotation decisions.
Exotic alfalfa varieties that produce white, blue, cream and yellow flowers are being looked at by plant breeders to improve the crop’s drought tolerance.
Manitoba has entered into economic co-operation agreements with New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island, which are aimed at reducing trade barriers and increasing labour mobility between the provinces.
Hormone implants can lead to bigger calves — reducing greenhouse gas intensity, land use intensity and giving the beef farmer more profit, Manitoba-based model suggests.