Local news
University of Manitoba seeks nominations for agricultural award
KAP creates new Grassroots Advocacy Team
The effort is hoping to get more farmer-members involved in the group’s lobbying efforts
Local control key to better resource management
Brady Deaton, the University of Manitoba’s 9th annual Kraft Lecturer, says the Indian Act prevents First Nations from taking action to improve their citizens’ well-being
Manitoba Beef Producers sets eyes on 2021 TB-free goal
Manitoba Beef Producers hopes to get the province back on the USDA’s tuberculosis-free list, saying negative tests from wildlife proves its point
Beef Producers sees carbon policy as a win, but still has some worries
Manitoba Beef Producers saw some of its priorities reflected in the province’s proposed carbon plan, but say input prices are still a concern
Manitoba bean producers faring well following harvest
Weaker Canadian dollar is offsetting the effects of a weakening in the bean market
Students see rodeo first hand
Ag Ex once again brought in the region’s Grades 6-8 students for a look behind the scenes at rodeo
Bridging the gap between urban and beef farm
Elementary students from southwest Manitoba beat the Ag Ex crowds Oct. 24 with an agricultural education event around cattle
Wetland restoration in Pembina Valley ‘a rarity,’ said CD officials
About 160 acres have been converted back to wetland after the landowners farming it saw more advantage using the acres to hold water than farming it at a loss
Mixing and matching inputs and rotations
Brandon researchers spent 18 years combining three different input levels and crop rotations to study the impact on nutrients, soil quality, yield and implications for climate change