A dry patch in a canola field north of Neepawa, Man. on July 17, 2025. Photo: Miranda Leybourne

Manitoba crops suffer drought signs

Lack of grain fill, short crops and premature ripening are starting to show up in Manitoba fields where little rain has fallen since the start of May

Lack of grain fill, short crops and premature ripening are starting to show up in Manitoba fields where little rain has fallen since the start of May.

A cabbage seed pod weevil crawls over a canola flower. Photo: Abi Benson/Manitoba Agriculture

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Manitoba sees cabbage seed pod weevil surge

Cabbage seed pod weevil has crossed into true canola pest territory in Manitoba this year, following years of minimal population counts

Cabbage seed pod weevil has crossed into true canola pest territory in Manitoba this year, following years of minimal population counts


Research shows feeding extra lysine to pregnant gilts increases milk-producing tissue by 44 per cent.
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First-time pig mothers may need more lysine

Lysine feed recommendations may fall short for gilt pregnancies when it comes to making sure the mother pig can produce as much milk for her piglets as possible

Lysine feed recommendations may fall short for gilt pregnancies when it comes to making sure the mother pig can produce as much milk for her piglets as possible




Scouting for sclerotinia at swathing lets producers know how much disease pressure is lurking so they can plan accordingly. PHOTO: CLINTON JURKE/CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA

Manitoba sclerotinia picture mixed for 2025

Variations in weather and crop development in this year’s Manitoba canola fields make blanket sclerotinia outlooks hard to pin down

Variations in weather and crop development in this year’s Manitoba canola fields make blanket sclerotinia outlooks hard to pin down