John Deere equipment at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, running from Jan. 20-22, 2026. Photo: Miranda Leybourne

Manitoba John Deere dealers plan merger

Dealer chains say consolidation will improve parts access, service speed, long-term support for farmers

Two retail dealership chains handling John Deere farm equipment in Manitoba say they plan to merge, bringing 13 locations under one organizational umbrella.





burn-down spraying

The looming threat of HPPD herbicide resistance

Group 27 herbicides are still effective in Manitoba, so far, but weeds are beating them in other parts of North America, and there are plenty of other resistance worries already on the ground

Group 27 herbicides are still working in Manitoba, so far, but weeds are beating them in other parts of North America, plus we have other resistance worries.



Zack Koscielny tours visitors through his cover crops and perennial pastures during a field tour in 2022.

Koscielny in as MFGA board chair

Zack Koscielny is one of several more youthful faces chosen for the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s incoming board

Zack Koscielny is one of several more youthful faces chosen for the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s incoming board.

Peak of the Market CEO Pam Kolochuk. | Peak of the Market photo

Peak of the Market named to industry award

Peak of the Market was recently recognized for strengthening the link between Manitoba farmers and local food service kitchens

Peak of the Market was recently recognized for strengthening the link between Manitoba farmers and local food service kitchens.