Darren Bond, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, speaks at St. Jean Farm Day on Jan. 8, 2026.  Photo: Greg Berg

VIDEO: Farmer inflation double that of other Canadians

Darren Bond with Manitoba Agriculture says farm inflation is hitting Manitoba producers as high as 50 per cent over the past five years.

Darren Bond with Manitoba Agriculture says farm inflation is hitting Manitoba producers as high as 50 per cent over the past five years.

Windmills on a field during a cold winter day in central Manitoba. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Winter downtime: Get your farm records together

Winter is an ideal time to revamp your farm’s financial record keeping, leading to better business decisions and a less stressful tax season

Winter is an ideal time to revamp farm financial record keeping, leading to better business decisions and a less stressful tax season in 2026.





Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson. PHOTO: AGDAYS.COM

Manitoba Ag Days plans star-studded speaker lineup

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among schedule highlights for 2026 farm show in Brandon, along with the usual production, agronomy and business experts

Dragons’ Den panellist Arlene Dickinson among speaker series highlight for 2026 Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, alongside slate of agriculture experts.

Wheat harvest in Binscarth, Manitoba on Sept. 25, 2025. Photo: Greg Berg

The poetic epic of Manitoba farming 2025

Former Manitoba Co-operator editor John Morriss returns for his yearly poetic sum up of the farming year and look ahead into 2026

Former Manitoba Co-operator editor John Morriss returns for his yearly poetic sum up of the farming year and look ahead into 2026.


Father and child walk across a vibrant green field on a sunny day, evoking feelings of connection, nature, and simplicity, surrounded by rural scenery perfect for family-themed concepts and peaceful environments.

The new spin on farm legacy

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planning?

Farmers are starting to think differently about the future of their farms in Western Canada. What does this mean for the next generation and farm succession planing?

Sad on Christmas. Unhappy, lonely or tired man with stress, grief or depression. Family fight, loneliness, frustration or money problem on Xmas. Sick person with flu, pain and headache on holiday. Tero Vesalainen/iStock/Getty Images

Mandatory holiday joy a valid struggle

The festive season may not be that jolly for everyone, farmers included; thoughts on how to prioritize mental health during a not so merry Christmas

Christmas may not be that jolly for everyone. Farm family coach Kalynn Spain suggests those struggling with over-the-top joy during the holidays instead aim for “fulfilled” or “content.”