Darren Bond, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture presents during a previous grain production seminar.

Rolling budget, known storage costs boost farm decisions

One-and-done crop budgeting leaves room for profit to fall through the cracks and storing grain isn’t free, farm management specialist warns

Updating crop budgets helps farmers make informed decisions, manage rising costs and improve profitability, especially when grain and input markets are volatile.



Fall field work gets underway in southwestern Manitoba Oct. 15.

Chalking up wins on stubble management

Soil-focused crop residue strategies set the field up for success in 2025

A field work strategy that focuses on recycling nutrients for the next crop is great, but not if residue becomes a headache in the next seeding season.


Anhydrous ammonia is injected into a pile of low-quality forage. The black side of the tarp is turned outwards to better warm the contents and speed up the process.

Better feed with anhydrous ammonia

How producers can use anhydrous ammonia to boost protein levels and preserve feed, even if the base forage wasn’t that good

While ammoniating low-quality forage with anhydrous ammonia boosts quality, digestibility and protein content, safe handling is essential to help producers enhance their winter livetock feed while minimizing risks.

Mature standing canola is ready for harvest in west-central Manitoba in late September.

Peas thrive, canola faces challenges in 2024

The 2024 growing season showcased strong yields for peas and cereals, but canola didn’t overcome the weather challenges as well

The 2024 growing season showcased strong yields for peas and cereals, but canola didn't overcome the weather challenges as well.