Assiniboine College soil health initiative designed to give farmers the tools to pick their own path when improving their farmland.
Keeping soil health improvement flexible
Assiniboine College initiative designed to give farmers the tools to pick their own path
Neepawa family guards endangered grasslands
The Langford Escarpment, a 178-hectare parcel of grasslands, treed areas and wetlands, will be preserved for endangered species and sustainable grazing practices
The Langford Escarpment, a 178-hectare parcel of grasslands, treed areas and wetlands, will be preserved for endangered species and sustainable grazing practices through a deal between the Harper family and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Manitoba food processing projects to get up to $15.4 million
Burnbrae Farms is among the agri-food companies who will use newly allocated S-CAP funds to expand
Egg company Burnbrae Farms is among the Manitoba agri-food companies who will use newly allocated S-CAP funds to expand processing capacity.
Beef farmers warm to livestock inspection
Mandatory livestock inspection has been contentious among Manitoba's beef producers for years, although Manitoba is the only western province without such a service
Mandatory livestock inspection has been contentious among Manitoba’s beef producers for years, although Manitoba is the only western province without such a service. When Manitoba Beef Producers brought it up again this fall, they say the reception was a little more open.
Feed analysis flags mycotoxin concerns
Corn silage likely has the highest risk profile, Alltech study says, although other annual feed crops also show increased DON and ZEA levels
Corn silage likely has the highest risk profile, Alltech study says, although other annual feed crops also show increased DON and ZEA levels
Breault, Knockaert added to MFGA wall of fame
Two long-time board members and leaders of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association joined the organization’s wall of fame Nov. 12
Two long-time board members and leaders of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association joined the organization’swall of fame Nov. 12.
Winter feed supplies a good news story
Producers are urged to test for quality, but hay yields Prairie-wide broke the drought cycle in 2024
From Manitoba to Alberta, grazing sectors got a reprieve on their hay and forage yield volumes this year, although moisture delays earlier in the season slowed Manitoba harvest and producers are urged to test for feed quality.
Transit gaps trap rural Manitobans at home
Environmental group says better transit could improve rural life and should be part of future green policy
Environmental group says better transit in between rural communities in Manitoba could improve quality life, bolster community and should be part of future green policy.
Watch where you’re driving: deliberate field traffic can minimize compaction
Most compaction happens in the first pass and pre-planning paths for equipment can reduce soil damage
Soil compaction reduces crop yields and harms long-term field health. By managing equipment traffic and choosing the right crops, farmers can protect soil structure and boost productivity and sustainability.
The trick to low-stress farm succession
Clear, consistent communication is key to navigating the high waters of farm transition
Clear communication during farm succession planning helps avoid conflict and preserve family harmony, consultant advises.
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