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The Manitoba clubroot advantage
So far the transmission pattern for the disease suggests farmers in this province still have time to act

Biostimulants: What’s in the box?
When it comes to biostimulants there are plenty of questions but few clear answers

Managing microbes
Taking a page from pulse production, beneficial soil microbes are under the microscope

Adopt, adapt, improve to help ensure crop success
Your management strategy will likely only last until your first brush with Mother Nature

How and why: What drove the proposed neonic ban?
There are a number of reasons a pesticide might come under review after registration

Regulatory process improving safety
Older, less safe products have always been phased out for newer, safer ones. The latest issue with neonics is nothing new

The importance of sticking to your crop’s water budget
Keep this crucial concept in mind when choosing crops to grow

Overcoming ongoing challenges key to success
Farmer panel says finding solutions through trial and error moves operations forward

A risky business
Moisture extremes are just one of the realities that make farming in Manitoba a real challenge and can affect trade

Turning on-farm experience into science
Collaborative models are helping farmers reduce risk and researchers more quickly establish best management practices tailored to local conditions
With roots going back to 1925, each weekly issue of the Manitoba Co-operator contains production, marketing and policy news selected for relevance to crops and livestock producers in Manitoba.