Waterhemp digs deeper foothold in Manitoba

Waterhemp digs deeper foothold in Manitoba

Easy to mistake for other pigweeds and infamous for herbicide resistance, waterhemp continues to spread in Manitoba

More municipalities in Manitoba have had confirmed waterhemp infestations, and Manitoba Agriculture is warning farmers to be vigilant against the noxious weed.


The study focuses on the effects of both a nurse crop and application of starter phosphorus with the goal of helping producers achieve better long-term growth and higher yields.

How to get a better hay yield

Research suggests higher phosphorus, no oat nurse crop during stand establishment for long-term yield

Research suggests higher phosphorus, no oat nurse crop during forage stand establishment for better hay yields.

Introducing Russell’s meat vending machine

Introducing Russell’s meat vending machine

New 'E Butchery' meat vending machine business lets consumers buy their meat in portion sizes they want, when they want it, direct from local farmers

The E Butchery on Main in Russell, Manitoba, introduces North America's first automated meat vending machine, offering consumers fresh, locally sourced meat in customizable portions.



Close-up shot of wheat

Manage your pre-harvest

Choice of preharvest aid means different impact on weed control capacity, dry down

Choice of pre-harvest aid chemical, such as Roundup, Heat or Reglone, brings different impact on weed control capacity, dry down






Field day attendees check out soil health gains at the Robins farm in western Manitoba in 2019.

KAP to pursue soil health roundtable

Keystone Agricultural Producers is looking for other commodity group partners on the initiative

Keystone Agricultural Producers is looking for other commodity group partners on a soil health roundtable following Senate report calling for more action on soil health improvement.