Illegal drainage in Saskatchewan topped the concerns for Manitoba representatives at the recent second annual Assiniboine River Basin Initiative (ARBI) conference here. The conference drew more than 100 representatives from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota to discuss mutual water-management concerns. The conference titled ‘Co-ordinate, Collaborate, Act: Leading the way to water solution with a basin-wide
Assiniboine River Basin Initiative continues to make progress
The Assiniboine River Basin Initiative holds its second annual conference to discuss cross-border water issues
Gathering an industry baseline on stress
A new research project is looking for producer input on current stress levels and looks to develop industry-specific resources
A recent survey conducted by researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College has found high rates of stress, anxiety and depression among veterinarians. Now they are investigating whether agricultural producers are also suffering. The preliminary findings of a survey of 500 Ontario veterinary practitioners are alarming, the lead researcher says. “We used some validated health measures
Increasing support to cattle industry research and marketing
Canadian cattle producers are being asked to support industry research and marketing through an increase to the National Beef Checkoff
Canadian cattle producers may soon be paying an increased checkoff to fund industry research and marketing efforts. A representative from Canada Beef Inc., attended Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) district meetings to update producers on the National Beef Strategy and discuss the proposed increase to the National Beef Checkoff (NBC). “Your expectations have to match your
Manitoba Beef Producers provide industry, organization updates
Beef producers are meeting throughout the province
Beef producers have been filling community halls across the province over the past month to hear updates on animal health concerns, industry support tools and progress made on trade agreements and research initiatives. Members of the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) organization gathered in Strathclair on November 6 as general manger, Melinda German reviewed efforts made
Farmers asked to speak up on GE technology
When conversing about modern-day agriculture technology, be as honest and accurate as possible
Canadian biologist Robert Wager says there is a desperate need for Canadian farmers to add their voices to the conversation about genetic engineering in food production. “I like to quote Carl Sagan, as he said it quite well, ‘we have arranged a global situation where almost everything critically depends on science and technology. We have
Keeping calves healthy upon entry to the feedlot
A career veterinarian offers production advice in keeping calves healthy in the feedlot
Prevention is the best cure for feedlot losses, producers attending a recent backgrounding and feedlot school in Brandon were told. “Not only are we trying to keep calves alive, we are trying to keep them from getting sick altogether,” said Wayne Tomlinson, an extension veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. “We can’t do
Taking a cattle operation from global to local control
When sideswiped by BSE, the Spenst family found a local solution to market their beef
When BSE struck in 2003, the ‘local’ market for the Spenst family’s cattle operation slammed shut — they farm along the U.S. border. So they decided to put their future in the hands of a more distant market — a store 12 miles north in Winkler. “It is just such a different mindset when you
Manitoba Beef and Forage Inc. research projects have started
First-year projects include energy-dense forages, pasture species and rotational grazing practices
It now has an official title — Manitoba Beef and Forage Inc. (MBFI) — and some of its first projects are underway. MBFI has four major partners — Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) and Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association (MFGA). They’ve joined to find answers on the
Putting the past year’s work on display
Brandon played host to Manitoba’s largest all-breed cattle show, showcasing more than 500 head of cattle
Cattle breeders’ hard work and dedication were put on display at Ag Ex, Manitoba’s largest all-breed cattle show. Formerly known as the Manitoba Livestock Expo, Ag Ex was held in Brandon at the Westoba Agriculture Centre of Excellence on Oct. 29 to 31. This annual event provides Manitoba cattle producers the venue to highlight and
Teaching with conservation in mind
Killarney biology teacher Rick Korman has a passion to find a solution for the community’s algae-ridden lake
Biology teacher Rick Korman likes to give his students a practical demonstration of how the science applies to local lakes and rivers. “Any time you can make curriculum have purpose and meaning for kids, the better chance they are going to have to acquiring whatever objective you are trying to teach,” said Korman, who has
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