Someone is evidently in possession of a few loads of “hot” hay — and if it isn’t located soon, the goods are likely to be laundered by munching cows. RCMP at Brandon, Man. are investigating the reported theft of 60 round hay bales that have gone missing from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Brandon Research Centre.
RCMP investigate reported hayjacking
Strong turnout at Hog Days
Optimism has returned after years of dismal earnings
If the turnout at this year’s Manitoba Hog Days is any indication, the beleaguered sector is regaining its optimism. Scott Peters, a director for the Manitoba Pork Council, said that the improved fundamentals of hog production — cheaper feed grains coupled with stronger prices for finished pigs — are putting the shine back on the
Land use changes can alter climate, says MCDA keynote speaker
Those who doubt that human activity can affect global climate — or for that matter, turn Lake Winnipeg into a toxic green soup — should brush up on their history. In his keynote address at the recent Manitoba Conservation Districts Association annual conference, Bob Sandford, the EPCOR chair of the Canadian Partnership initiative in support
Sikh family eager to put down roots on Manitoba farm
Multi-generational Sikh immigrant family eager to start farming in southwestern Manitoba
The Khosa family has followed an age-old mantra for those looking to make a fresh start in a land of plenty. They’ve come west. On a quarter section of rolling grain land just east of Oak Lake, the Sikh family that spans three generations is keen to put down roots. They’ve lived in Toronto for
Prepare now for future climate havoc, IISD report urges
Coulter-Waskada bridge to be repaired by early spring, says province
Southwestern Manitoba residents know first hand about the lingering inconveniences and costly after-effects associated with weather-related disasters. More than two years after spring flooding wiped out the Souris River bridge between Coulter and Waskada, they’re still waiting on repairs to a key transportation link in their area. In the meantime, area residents as well as
NGO sees gold mine in recycled grain bags
Old, used grain bags are big, bulky, and present a disposal headache for farmers. But for Rodney Sidloski, the CEO of Weyburn, Saskatchewan-based Help International, they are a potential gold mine. “We can potentially see a retail value of up to $4,000 out of a bag that brand new only cost the farmer about $1,000,”
Getting youth involved key to winning, says speaker
Creative, inclusive events can help build ‘winning communities’
What can agricultural societies do to rejuvenate their membership and help rebuild a sense of community in rural areas? Think of yourselves in a new light and reach out to youth on their terms, says Peter Male. Male took that message to the recent annual general meeting of the Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies and
Ottawa throws a wrench into pasture transfers— equipment can’t be ‘gifted’
A last-minute disinheritance of former PFRA pasture equipment has derailed the transition plan, but officials say all pastures will be available next year
Confusion over the exact meaning of “divestiture” has thrown a wrench into what just a few months ago appeared to be a smooth transfer of Manitoba’s 10 community pastures from federal management to local associations. The steering committee of the Association of Manitoba Community Pastures (AMCP) had counted on inheriting the tractors, pickup trucks, ATVs,
Ranchers hear good and bad news on trade front
Checkoff increase proposal approved at Manitoba Beef Producers district meeting as organization deals with decline in checkoffs from shrinking cattle herd
The Lord works in mysterious ways. Imports of communion wafers are apparently one of the Canadian beef industry’s trump cards in its ongoing battle to overturn Washington’s country-of-origin labelling Law (COOL). “It’s not that the government of Canada doesn’t like Catholics,” Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Cam Dahl said at the recent District 6 meeting.
Shelterbelt nursery’s future in doubt, says Indian Head reeve
Millions of tree seedlings at the AAFC Indian Head Agroforestry Centre are likely to remain in the ground this fall after all proposals to ensure continuity of operations at the shelterbelt nursery were rejected by the federal government. Norm Hall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, who also serves as the spokesman for
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