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Darla Sauter of Second Chance Speckled Parks was one of the breeders to debut the breed at Ag Ex in Brandon Oct. 25, 28.

VIDEO: Ag Ex debuts Speckled Park cattle

Speckled Park cattle are more common in northwestern Saskatchewan, but they’ve made their way onto the Ag Ex schedule this year

By Alexis Stockford October 25, 2018

Manitoba breeders have a new breed to show locally. The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s Ag Ex is already one of the biggest stops for Manitoba cattle breeders, with at least one breed usually crowning its national champion every year in Brandon. This is the first year, however, that Speckled Park has been in the mix.

Farm gasoline and diesel will be exempt from the federal carbon tax, but fuel to heat buildings and dry grain may not be.

Local news, News, Other

Details on Ottawa’s carbon tax for Manitoba coming soon

Farm equipment fuel will be exempted but what about for grain dryers and barns?

By Allan Dawson October 25, 2018

The federal government has yet to announce details of its upcoming carbon tax, but it seems farm fuels will be exempted. “Our government knows that Canadian farmers are part of the climate change solution, and both gasoline and diesel fuels for on-farm use will be exempted from our plan to price pollution,” Dominic LeBlanc, minister

Local news, News, Other

Taxing times

Rising farmland values means farmers are paying more education taxes relative to other property owners

By Allan Dawson October 25, 2018

When farmers wrap up harvest and open property tax bills, some will be in for a nasty surprise. Bill Toews of Kane certainly was. The retired farmer says the total tax bill (municipal and education) on one of his quarter sections in the Rural Municipality of Roland jumped $1,004, up 30 per cent from last

Solange Simard of St. Lazare was the winner of the GX94 Star Search contest.

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

St. Lazare teen wins Star Search competition

Singing since she was a child, high school student Solange Simard’s talent stands out

By Darrell Nesbitt October 24, 2018

Growing up in a talented musical family, a St. Lazare teenager did herself and her community proud upon winning the GX94 Star Search contest this summer. Solange Simard, the 16-year-old daughter of Rene and Tanya Simard, was named the winner of the Yorkton radio station’s event, with the finals held as part of the Yorkton

A local councillor is concerned about the condition of culvert and bridge crossings, which in some cases are reaching the end of their life span with limited funding in place to upgrade them.

Local news, News, Other

Western Manitoba conservation districts oppose merger

Province says TRWCD and IMCD must amalgamate, but can retain separate mandates

By Lorraine Stevenson October 24, 2018

Municipal leaders opposed to merging two western-area conservation districts say the move won’t save a cent, and the new ‘super district’ to be created will cost more and not less to operate. Turtle River Watershed Conservation District (TRWCD) and Intermountain Conservation District (IMCD) met with provincial authorities last week to argue their case for not

Potato losses could have a potentially huge financial impact for farmers this year, says the Keystone Potato Producers Association.

Crops, Local news

Wintery fall leaves harvest losses, frozen spuds

October’s snowy start has hit at remaining crops, some more so than others

By Alexis Stockford October 24, 2018

Farmers have been celebrating a return to the field, but weeks of premature winter have left their mark. Dry regions that were already expecting lower soybean yields have taken another hit in harvest loss. Cassandra Tkachuk, production specialist with the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, says they have noted harvest losses well above the usual

Stephanie Colli capped off a stellar season within the Heartland Rodeo Association at the 2018 Finals in Grunthal.

Country Crossroads, Local news

Hamiota cowgirl sets sights on world championship

One of two Canadians competing among world’s top 60 breakaway ropers in Las Vegas

By Darrell Nesbitt October 23, 2018

Four years ago, Stephanie Colli of Hamiota suffered a rodeo accident while competing in Alberta. She injured her neck and shoulder, resulting in the paralysis of some of the muscles in her back and right shoulder. Against all odds, the 28-year-old has battled back. Coming off a stellar 2018 season of Heartland Rodeo Association (HRA)

Maple Leaf Foods says it is over half done its conversions to open sow housing.

Hogs, Livestock, Local news

Maple Leaf pulls ahead on open sow housing

Gestation crates will be a thing of the past at Maple Leaf Foods as of 2021, three years ahead of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s deadline

By Alexis Stockford October 23, 2018

Maple Leaf Foods now expects to complete its shift to open sow housing with years to spare. The company is more than halfway completed its transition, according to Dr. Greg Douglas, vice-president of animal care. About 40,000 of the company’s 70,000 sows are currently managed under the advanced open-housing system, and the company expects to

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Dry weather, sunshine help push harvest progress

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 22

By Manitoba Agriculture October 22, 2018

Southwest Region Nice weather towards the end of week/over weekend, with minor showers on Friday night that stopped harvesting on Saturday. Harvest progress is increasing each day, with overall harvest at 85 per cent done. South of highway #1 90 per cent and North is 80 per cent done. Click here for the Crop Weather

Farmers need to call crop insurance before destroying crops, even if they don’t think they are in a claim position because the yield counts as part of a farmer’s long-term average, resulting in higher crop insurance coverage.

Crops, Local news

No rush to crop insurance yet

Before destroying a crop be sure to contact MASC even if you don’t expect a payout

By Allan Dawson October 18, 2018

Farmers should contact their crop insurance representative before destroying unharvested crops — even if they don’t expect to qualify for a payment, a Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation official says. David Van Deynze, MASC’s vice-president of insurance operations, said if the crop is badly degraded, or impractical to harvest, adjusters will still estimate the yield that

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VIDEO: Ag Ex debuts Speckled Park cattle

Details on Ottawa’s carbon tax for Manitoba coming soon

Taxing times

St. Lazare teen wins Star Search competition

Western Manitoba conservation districts oppose merger

Wintery fall leaves harvest losses, frozen spuds

Hamiota cowgirl sets sights on world championship

Maple Leaf pulls ahead on open sow housing

Dry weather, sunshine help push harvest progress

No rush to crop insurance yet

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