Local news
Heads-up for motorcycle safety
Here’s some reminders of things to do even before you get out on the road
New case of PEDv confirmed May 15
Heightened biosecurity essential for large area in southeast
Argyle museum waves the flag – all 1,300 of them
Tiny rural museum’s flag collection is now second only to one in the National Capital Region. It received a generous donation earlier this winter
Stay stuck on safety when stuck in the field
Getting stuck can lead to more than just frustration if the hook slips at the wrong moment. Manitoba’s Farm Safety Program is urging farmers to think twice about safety in muddy fields
Balancing the lifestyle of family, farming and fun
Recording duo wants to pursue artistic side while raising a family and farming
Crop insurance working on claims
Last week the focus was on winterkilled winter wheat, but some reseeding claims are expected following strong winds
Stellar safety record at Granny’s Poultry brings WCB premiums way down
Their company has put major effort into educating their entire team on why safe workplace practices are so important, says company CEO
‘We are all responsible for earning public trust,’ food and ag industry leaders say
Canadian Agri-Marketing Association hosted a two-day Winnipeg session focused on best practices and skills for nurturing public trust
Winter cereals (mostly) dodge winterkill woes
Winter cereals are looking good this spring, with exceptions in the Interlake and central Manitoba around Winnipeg and Selkirk
Organic acres up, farmer numbers stable
The Prairie Organic Grain Initiative says a survey shows lots of new organic acres, but just a handful of new organic farmers