Grain carts can still cause serious soil compaction whether they’re on tracks or wheels, but tracks may impact crop yield less in poor field conditions.
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Interswitching pilot expiry worries grain sector
Canada’s extended interswitching radius for rail shipment will expire in March and, with Parliament prorogued, the Grain Growers of Canada are concerned there’s precious little opportunity to save it.
The global forces that shaped 2024 grain markets
From the ongoing war to Ukraine to an incoming second Trump administration, tensions with China, labour disputes, low water challenges and more: here are the biggest global forces tugging on the markets as farmers look to 2025.
Large volumes coming in, cattle prices remain strong
A high volume of cattle came to Manitoba auctions last week and prices held close to record levels. The provincial industry has positioned itself for a potentially excellent start to 2024, according to Gladstone and Ashern auctioneer Tyler Slawinski. Overall volume of cattle coming for sale eased off a little at Gladstone, but Slawinski said[...]
Manitoba’s wild pigs not headed for population boom, expert says
The co-ordinator for Manitoba’s Squeal on Pigs program says our cold climate wild pig situation isn’t comparable to the feral swine issues being fought in the U.S.
HyLife donates $50,000 to community organizations
HyLife Fun Days 2024 brought Manitoba communities together while donating nearly $50,000 to local charities supporting housing, recreation, and food security.
Pork’s problems with Livestock Price Insurance linger
Pork producers in Western Canada rarely buy livestock price insurance, citing high premiums as a major obstacle to the non-cost shared business risk management program.
Outside forces weigh on canola prices
Chicago soy complex pulls down all global oilseeds markets, including Canadian canola.
No one knows where canola prices are headed
Canola seeding is set to begin on the Prairies and canola prices are in a state of indecision. It feels odd to make that assessment after the July canola contract on the Intercontinental Exchange gained $14.60 per tonne during the week ended April 25, to close at $636.90. However, two straight days in the red[...]
Diversity key to strong cover crops
Building a multi-species cover crop: Different farm goals, different number and types of species in the polycrop.
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