Poor drinking water quality for cows often translates to declines in the calf crop — but there are other tactics and technology beef producers can use on pasture.
Droughts spur a rethink on watering cattle
Poor drinking water quality for cows often translates to declines in the calf crop — but there are other tactics and technology beef producers can use on pasture
Student agronomy challenge coming to Assiniboine College
Teams from across Western Canada will compete in real-world crop advising challenges March 20-22
The Prairies' first agronomy competition brings together post-secondary ag students for hands-on crop advising challenges at Assiniboine College in Brandon, Man.
Food packaging pressed after court backs plastics regulation
Federal appeals court ruling confirms Ottawa’s authority to regulate plastic packaging as Canadian food companies weigh alternatives
Pressure on Canada’s agri-food sector to change packaging methods is increasing, following a Federal Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the federal government’s power to regulate plastics.
Manitoba gaining ground on wild pigs
Squeal on Pigs Manitoba report suggests progress is being made in the province against invasive wild pigs
Squeal on Pigs Manitoba reports progress on eradicating invasive wild pigs, but public sighting tips are key to keeping the effort moving.
Manitoba Beef Producers take aim at elk surge, feed losses from wildlife
Producers also flag Crown lands uncertainty, trade risk and rising costs despite strong cattle prices
Resolutions at last month’s Manitoba Beef Producers meeting seek help to rein in elk and deer populations, expand fencing supports and improve compensation for wildlife damage.
Trade uncertainty, tariffs weigh on Canadian beef sector as market access shifts
Manitoba’s beef cattle producers hear more about the growing uncertainty they face as U.S. tariffs, and shifting trade opportunities, reshape the market
Manitoba’s beef cattle producers heard more about the growing uncertainty they face as U.S. tariffs, and shifting trade opportunities, reshape their market.
White mould tops 2025 disease threats in Manitoba soybean fields
White mould, a.k.a. sclerotinia, was found in nearly two-thirds of surveyed fields, with eastern and southwestern regions hit hardest
White mould was found in nearly two-thirds of surveyed Manitoba soybean fields during the 2025 growing season, but at a relatively low intensity in most cases.
Whole-farm insurance may cut premiums and boost coverage
A long-running MASC program combines crops into single insurance calculation, recognizing rotation choices that reduce risk
A whole-farm approach to crop insurance, such as the often-overlooked Crop Coverage Plus plan in Manitoba, may be better for some operations compared to the usual crop-by-crop option.
Beef sector seeks higher AgriStability cap
Cattle groups say strengthening the ag income stabilization program is critical to protecting producers from growing trade volatility and financial risk
Facing unpredictable market conditions and rising expenses, Manitoba cattle producers would like to see an increased AgriStability cap.
Cabbage seed pod weevil the surprise top canola pest in Manitoba for 2025
Flea beetles, armyworm, diamondback moth made presence known in parts of the province
Get set to scout this summer. After a few years of low profile in Manitoba, cabbage seed pod weevil populations, among a few other pests, boomed here in 2025.