A Real-Time In-Situ Monitoring for Agriculture (RISMA) network field-based sensor monitoring station tracks soil moisture from the surface down to one metre, with readings taken every 15 minutes. 
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Where’s the water? RISMA knows

Soil moisture sensor network gives real-time data for farmers dealing with more frequent drought or flood

National soil moisture sensor network gives real-time data for Manitoba farmers fighting more frequent drought or flood.







John Deere equipment at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, running from Jan. 20-22, 2026. Photo: Miranda Leybourne

Manitoba John Deere dealers plan merger

Dealer chains say consolidation will improve parts access, service speed, long-term support for farmers

Two retail dealership chains handling John Deere farm equipment in Manitoba say they plan to merge, bringing 13 locations under one organizational umbrella.





burn-down spraying

The looming threat of HPPD herbicide resistance

Group 27 herbicides are still effective in Manitoba, so far, but weeds are beating them in other parts of North America, and there are plenty of other resistance worries already on the ground

Group 27 herbicides are still working in Manitoba, so far, but weeds are beating them in other parts of North America, plus we have other resistance worries.