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Janelle Gulka of Twin View Polled Herefords leads her favoured bred heifer, Harper, through competition during the 2019 Ag Ex in Brandon.

A ‘farm-her’ comes home to the family farm

Janelle Gulka is one of a growing number of young female farmers taking a leading role on her family's operation

By Alexis Stockford November 6, 2019

It’s hard to miss the line of white faces underneath the sign, “Twin View Polled Herefords.” The farm’s stall takes up a full row of the Hereford section at Ag Ex 2019, set up in one of the main barns of Brandon’s Keystone Centre and now a hive of activity as the fair’s registered cattle

An unharvested crop lies under a blanket of snow near Somerset, Man., the weekend of Nov. 2, 2019. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Crops, Weather

Difficult Manitoba harvest nearing its end

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 6, 2019

MarketsFarm – In the latest and last weekly crop report for 2019 from Manitoba Agriculture, issued Nov. 5, the overall harvest reached 89 per cent complete province-wide However, it has continued to be a very tough slog for farmers as they contend with muddy fields, in which equipment has left deep ruts. In some areas,

Crop Report, News, Weather

Manitoba harvest estimated 89 per cent complete

FINAL of 2019: Manitoba Crop Report for November 5

By Manitoba Agriculture November 5, 2019

Southwest Region Intermittent snow flurries, mixed precipitation, and cold and cloudy weather has slowed harvest progress. Some snow accumulations creating small snowbanks in windrows and field edges is postponing harvest until melted. North of PTH 45, producers are reporting snow on swaths did not melt and are waiting for good weather conditions to finish harvest.

Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba fall cattle run behind schedule

Many factors hampering auction movement

By Marlo Glass November 1, 2019

Cattle prices were steady to slightly higher at Manitoba’s cattle auctions during the week ended Oct. 24, with supply chain bottlenecks causing concern on both the supply and demand side. The rush of cattle volumes coming to auction have been delayed due to producers struggling with late harvests and muddy pastures. “Sometimes there’s standing crop

In spite of all the weather challenges Sask. producers have faced this fall, hope remains that crops will make it to the bin before harvest season is over. Photo: File/Greg Berg

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan harvest progresses under adverse conditions: report

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team October 31, 2019

MarketsFarm – Saskatchewan farmers continued to plug away at the harvest over the past week, with 90 per cent of the crop in the bin as of Oct. 28, according to the latest provincial report. That was up seven points from the previous week, but still behind the five-year average of 96 per cent complete.

Local news, News

Public urged to call ahead for land access

The province will be asking hunters to inform leaseholders before going onto leased Crown lands

By Alexis Stockford October 30, 2019

Former Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler wants more courtesy when the public accesses leased Crown lands this hunting season. The province will be partnering with the beef industry on an awareness campaign, he said. “It’s a major issue for beef producers but, as a government, that land belongs to all Manitobans, so legally I can’t

Crop Report, News, Weather

Losses expected for unharvested cereal crops, flax

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 29

By Manitoba Agriculture October 29, 2019

Southwest Region No rain or snow fell this week, allowing farmers a chance to continue harvest in the Southwest region. Wet conditions in the southeastern districts and the north of PTH 45 continue to hamper harvest. Many farmers have harvested the bulk of their acres at this point, when compared to two weeks ago. Overall,

Silage operations near Miami begin again despite the tough conditions after Manitoba’s early brush with winter in mid-October.

News, Weather

Storm aftermath, flooding causes headaches

The hits keep coming as producers deal with standing water and pastures disappearing under melt water

By Alexis Stockford October 25, 2019

The snow may be gone, but farmers are sill fighting the aftermath. A three-day storm over the Thanksgiving weekend dropped over two feet of snow in some parts of the province. Why it matters: The historic snowstorm over Thanksgiving long weekend isn’t done with farmers yet. Andre Steppler of Miami spent the week after the

Local news, News

First Crown land auction dates announced

Auctions will be conducted in late November and early December

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 25, 2019

The Manitoba government has announced the first dates for upcoming agricultural Crown land lease auctions, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced Oct. 25. The auctions represent the first time leases have been awarded outside the points system that prevailed for decades. The changes have been very unpopular with many leaseholders, who say the

Comment, Letters

Letters: Crown land changes short sighted

By Iain Aitken October 24, 2019

The Manitoba government’s recent changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) Program are a major blow to ranchers operating on leased Crown land throughout this province. It is not surprising that leaseholders are furious at the changes that the government has introduced as they appear to be nothing but a short-sighted cash grab. The regulatory

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise to new highs on tight supply, strong cash prices

U.S. grains: Soybeans slip on profit-taking, China trade worries

Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC

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