Have cutworms? At this time of year, dingy cutworm is likely to be the culprit
The cutworms may already be out, but the damage is unlikely to look like the usual “clipped” stems, according to provincial entomologist John Gavloski. Dingy cutworms are the only species likely to be mature enough to cause damage, as they overwinter as larvae, he said during a May 22 Crop Talk webinar. The greyish, dull-coloured […] Read more
Not everything that looks like a pest insect actually is
One of Manitoba’s best-known insect experts is reminding farmers to be sure of what they’re seeing when they scout. For example, that “wireworm” problem may not actually be a problem at all. Therevid larvae (the precursor to a large, hairy fly) are often mistaken for wireworms, provincial entomologist John Gavloski said during a May 22 […] Read more
Val Ominski is retiring from KAP and Joey Dearborn has been hired to fill her position
Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP) communications co-ordinator Val Ominski is retiring at the end of June. Joey Dearborn has been hired to fill the position. For the last seven years, Dearborn, who grew up in Emerson, Man., has been employed with the Manitoba government, most recently as a press secretary for Agriculture, Crown Services, and Infrastructure, […] Read more
How many wild pigs are roaming agro-Manitoba? Nobody knows the answer to that question, and that’s going to be a problem for the province. Ryan Brook, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan who was educated at the University of Manitoba has the best handle, and even he admits his numbers are far from certain. […] Read more
Wild pigs have become a reservoir for disease in other jurisdictions
Manitoba’s growing wild pig problem could spell trouble for one of its biggest economic engines — the pork sector. In parts of Europe they’ve become an impossible-to-control vector for African swine fever. There’s also the risk that the Canadian herd and the much-larger U.S. herd that’s moving north could soon meet and mingle, further increasing […] Read more
Unfocused sport hunting will only make the problem worse
Is an open season on wild pigs the answer? Likely not, according to most of the experts, who say it’s likely that could actually make the problem worse. Private hunting may actually scatter a sounder and spread the problem unless the whole group is contained, Canadian Pork Council veterinary counsellor Dr. Egan Brockhoff said at […] Read more
The population of feral pigs is growing and the province doesn’t have a strategy to address it
How many wild pigs are roaming agro-Manitoba? Nobody knows the answer to that question, and that’s going to be a problem for the province. Ryan Brook, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan who was educated at the University of Manitoba has the best handle, and even he admits his numbers are far from certain. […] Read more
Dr. Heather Campbell-Enns, assistant professor of psychology at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), received a one-year grant worth $100,000 through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Campbell-Enns will use the grant for a research project titled Best Practices: Transitions from Hospital to Community-Based Settings for Rural and Remote Persons with Dementia. One aim of the […] Read more
In this week’s issue of the Co-operator, our Alexis Stockford goes hog wild and delves into the quickly growing issue of wild pigs in Manitoba. She found there’s little in the way of hard data, but many anecdotal reports suggest the population is growing very quickly. Allan Dawson is keeping on top of the canola […] Read more
Berg’s Hatchery serving Russell area for over 65 years
Looking for a great place to pick up chicks? Berg’s Hatchery of Russell can help you with that. The family business, currently owned by Kevin and Connie Berg, has been turning eggs into fluffy chicks for over 65 years. “Hatching chicken eggs is an extremely rewarding experience, which requires good planning, dedication, flexibility and observation […] Read more
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