While mustard growers face many of the same agronomic problems as canola growers, they often have fewer crop protection options to deal with those field challenges.
Leveling the crop protection field between mustard and canola
Canola and mustard often have the same crop management problems, but not always the same tools to address them
Protecting your property against rural crime
How far can you go to protect your farm against crime? Lawyer addresses landowner rights and rural crime during KAP district meeting
A recent bison hunt incident in northwestern Manitoba, in which several bison were killed without the rancher’s consent, sparked Keystone Agricultural Producers to invite lawyers to speak to farmers on crime and landowner rights.
KAP weighs in on U.S. election
Donald Trump, now U.S. president-elect, made tariffs a key part of his successful election bid, but Manitoba general farm group says Canada-U.S. ties are strong
Donald Trump, now U.S. president-elect, made tariffs a key part of his successful election bid, but Manitoba general farm group says Canada-U.S. trade ties are strong
Building smart barns for smart farms
More sophisticated sensors and data analysis are pushing the idea of true smart barns, and livestock producers are going to need to jump in on the technology, professor says
Farmers of the future should look to incorporate a network of sensors, technology and computer power that will let them build true smart barns and optimize their farms, professor says.
Crown land rent freeze extended
Manitoba Beef Producers welcome what they say is an interim fix for high Crown land rent, but cite need for long-term solution
A freeze on Crown land rental rates, due to expire at the end of this year, will extend to cover 2025, Manitoba government says.
U.S. blackbird research could help shield Manitoba sunflowers
Research out of North Dakota tracked red-winged blackbird behaviour during critical fall periods, which could help farmers in Manitoba develop effective strategies to protect harvests.
Bison hunt incident a cautionary tale: industry
Events leading up to fraudulent bison hunt underline need for due diligence: industry
The president of the Manitoba Bison Association says producers can take lessons from a recent incident that cumulated in an fraudulent bison hunt on a Binscarth-area ranch without the landowne's knowledge.
Manitoba Crop Alliance tendering out homegrown sunflower varieties
The Manitoba Crop Alliance is courting seed companies for the first hybrids to come out of its confection sunflower breeding program
The Manitoba Crop Alliance is courting seed companies for the first hybrids to come out of its confection sunflower breeding program.
Charges laid in connection with illegal bison hunt
Fraudulent hunt saw six bison killed on a northwestern Manitoba farm
A northwestern Manitoba farmer has six bison killed after a hunt on his land that he says he was not aware of and did not approve.
What’s driving Manitoba’s growing agricultural exports?
Manitoba exported $9.39 billion worth of agricultural products last year, with faster growth than non-agricultural trade
Manitoba exported $9.39 billion worth of agricultural products last year, with faster growth than non-agricultural trade.
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