Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said.
Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements
Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety
Manitoba farmers urged to guard against soybean cyst nematode
Soybean acres in five Manitoba municipalities have been confirmed with soybean cyst nematode infestations as of 2024
Soybean acres in five Manitoba municipalities have been confirmed with soybean cyst nematode infestations as of 2024. Last year, it went beyond lab tests; plants showed visible damage.
Special crops get new agronomist in residence at University of Manitoba
Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been named the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba,a newly created five-year position supported by the Manitoba Crop Alliance
Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been appointed as the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba, a new five-year position funded by the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA). MCA created the position after noting a gap in research capacity for special crops such as corn, sunflower, and flax. The hope is to expand
Western Manitoba farm keeps flour milling local
Engrained Flour Co., owned and operated by Chris and Lindsey Raupers, brings farm-to-table flour milling service to Canadian food companies and restaurants
Engrained Flour Co., owned and operated by Chris and Lindsey Raupers, brings farm-to-table flour milling service to Canadian food companies and restaurants
Manitoba trying to hold the line against wild pigs
Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included
Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included.
More food sovereignty action urged during tariff pause
The National Farmers Union argues for trade policy changes, local food system support
The National Farmers Union is urging the federal government to support Canadian farners and food sovereignty in the face of U.S. tariff threats.
Manitoba’s biggest crop pests of 2024
Flea beetles, cutworms, armyworms, lygus bugs and more all ate away at farm profits last year in Manitoba
Manitoba provincial entomologist John Gavloski discusses the province’s top agricultural pests.
No time to relax with tariff delay, Canada’s pork sector warns
Manitoba and Canadian pork sectors stress collaboration, say threatened U.S. tariffs are already impacting contracts
Manitoba and Canadian pork sectors say delayed tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump are already impacting contracts, and wide collaboration is needed over the next 30 days.
Beef producers bring wolf predation back into spotlight
Beef producers say wolves are taking their cattle and they want more action and better insurance; the province says new measures should help
Manitoba beef producers want more action on problem predators and better insurance after loosing cattle to wolves; the province says new measures should help
Don’t get caught on grain delivery declarations
Combined grain declarations come with some considerations for farmers and highlights need for them to understand what they’re signing, lawyers warn
Keeping up with potential pitfalls when it comes to declaring grain can save producers from frustrating repercussions. That’s according to legal experts from Winnipeg-based law firm D’Arcy & Deacon LLP. By M “Grain producers are now required by the Canada Grain Act to, once each crop year, (complete) an eligibility declaration,” lawyer Donn Pirie said
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