Hunting with whiskey jacks
Canada jays, or whiskey jacks, are bold little deer hunting pals that don’t mind getting close, if it means a piece of the offal or deer fat left over from a successful forest hunt in Manitoba. 
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Sheep, shepherds have a lot left to give
[UPDATED: Apr. 18, 2023] Did you know that in Canada, many species of sheep are endangered species? “I remember being shocked the first time I heard [that],” writes Anna Hunter. “I truly believed that was a status reserved for exotic animals like Bengal tigers.” Hunter raises sheep and runs a small wool mill with her
April 10, 2023A showcase in successful farm succession
[UPDATED: Apr. 6, 2023] For fourth-generation egg farmers Harley and Brooklyn Siemens, the news that they had been named Manitoba’s 2023 Outstanding Young Farmers was met with a mix of thrill and humility. “We were very honoured,” Harley Siemens said. “We’re proud of our accomplishments and all the work that we’ve put into our farm.” The Rosenort-area
April 5, 2023Beneficial insects bring farmer benefit
Insecticides do a lot of good work in fields but they’re also a measure of last resort. The first line of defence is frequently an unpaid and overlooked army of beneficial insects that protect the crop by feasting on its insect foes. John Gavloski, Manitoba’s provincial entomologist, told a recent Crop Talk webinar that often when pest populations
April 4, 2023Protecting insect workers
It’s a big challenge to control insect pests while doing the minimum harm to beneficial insects. Manitoba entomologist John Gavloski has a few pointers. First, trust and use the economic thresholds that are available. “If you are spraying for insects when you don’t need to, especially with some broad-spectrum insecticide, there can be a lot
April 4, 2023In the battle to reduce cow burps, seaweed takes centre stage
Glacier FarmMedia – Cow burps continue to be headline news, with many — from Bill Gates to a Calgary startup — backing seaweed to save the planet from methane-belching cattle. But despite the hype, slipping a little seaweed into cattle feed is unproven science that needs more study, says one of the leading experts on
March 27, 2023Explore our history at St. Andrews-on-the-Red
Although snow still covers the ground, it’s time to start planning summer day trips. If you’re interested in Manitoba’s history and beautiful scenery, you might want to consider St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, commonly known as St. Andrew’s-on-the-Red, on the west side of the Red River. The parish was established by Reverend W. Cockran in 1828,
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