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Interest rate boost not juicing rental prices
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Interest rate boost not juicing rental prices

FCC’s latest analysis suggests the effect hasn’t hit home yet

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Higher interest rates don’t seem to be affecting the ratio between land values and land rental costs — at least not yet. Farm Credit Canada’s latest analysis of farmland rental prices says they’re roughly maintaining their traditional linkage, says J.P Gervais, the organization’s chief economist. “We were curious to see whether that would bring up
Rural kids fall short on nutrition
Farmit Manitoba, News

Rural kids fall short on nutrition

U of M study suggests unhealthy diets are prevalent in rural teens

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Rural kids are more food secure than their counterparts in urban and northern Manitoba and more likely to eat meals with family, but when it comes to nutrition, they’re not exactly pulling ahead, according to a recent study from the University of Manitoba. “The [study] shows there is urgent need to improve the overall diets
A free-run aviary gives hens the run of the barn.
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Egg farming for all to see

New Learning and Research Centre pairs next-level research with public outreach

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For the first time ever, Manitobans can view the nuts and bolts of a working egg farm. The Manitoba Egg Farmers have officially unveiled their new Learning and Research Centre at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station. The farm group hosted a grand opening for the centre in late April. It is Canada’s first
Iowa Pork Producers Association director Aaron Juergens speaks at the Manitoba Pork Council annual meeting in Winnipeg April 13.
Hogs, News

Pork sector shows cross-border anxiety on meat labelling

American pork producers also nervous on VCOOL, U.S. industry reps say

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Hog producers in Iowa and Minnesota aren’t pleased with U.S. changes to meat labelling that could have spillover effects into Manitoba, representatives told Manitoba Pork’s gathered membership in mid-April. “As pork producers, we love the trade,” said Aaron Juergens, an Iowa hog farmer and director with the Iowa Pork Producers Association. Why it matters: Manitoba’s
“Looking forward, that means we’re going to face slower demand for Canadian barley when Australian shipments resume. There’s no question in my mind.” – Peter Watts, Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre.
Markets, News

Counting the impacts of China-Australia barley deal

As normal trade flows resume, new markets will be needed

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The coming resumption of China-Australia barley trade will require Canada to seek new markets. Peter Watts, managing director of the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre, noted that after China imposed 80.5 per cent tariffs on Australian barley in May 2020, Canada was a clear-cut beneficiary. “Canada saw its biggest barley export program of the past
The top of the stone wall provides a unique perspective of the bell tower and grounds.
Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

See a piece of Ukraine in Manitoba

The Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception is a worthwhile destination

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With warmer days approaching, it’s time to plan some Manitoba day trips. One interesting summer trip is a visit to the village of Cook’s Creek, north of Winnipeg, where an important attraction is the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception. With Ukraine much in the news these days, it’s a good time to visit
Meagan King of the University of Manitoba is delving into the link between human and livestock well-being.
Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

Do healthy humans make for happy cows?

Study looks to link human well-being with animal welfare outcomes

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Meagan King of the University of Manitoba’s Department of Animal Sciences has noted a lot of progress in how cows are kept, particularly dairy cows. Now she’s rounding up data on the welfare of another social species important to the well-being of domestic cattle: their human minders. “We’re so focused on healthy animals and animal
Amy te Plate-Church, with the U.S. Centre for Food Integrity, was the keynote speaker at the Manitoba Pork Council’s annual meeting April 13.
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Values lead on public trust

Most Canadians are happy to eat meat if animals are treated humanely, but aren’t sure about farmer practices, survey shows

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The agriculture industry may be answering the wrong questions when addressing concerns about animal welfare. “We’ve been providing answers to ‘can we?’ The public is asking ‘should we?’” said Amy te Plate-Church, a speaker with the U.S.-based Centre for Food Integrity and guest of honour at the Manitoba Pork Council’s annual meeting April 13. While
Is your flooding checklist ready to go?
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Is your flooding checklist ready to go?

From feed caches to clean water supply, producers should think about how to weather flooding this spring

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Spring flood risk is back and it’s time for at-risk ranchers to implement plans for accessible feed and livestock assistance if water starts to rise. Options may include safety in enclosed structures, higher pasture ground, evacuation to higher ground or relocation to local alternatives such as an auction barn or fairgrounds. “Beef cattle out on
Canola demand equal to winter canola influx
Grain Markets, News

Canola demand equal to winter canola influx

Biofuel markets are on the rise and there’s probably more than enough demand to go around

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Rising demand for oil due to the biofuel market will likely swallow any influx American winter canola might produce, experts say. “I think we’ll need all the supply that we can get,” said Curtis Rempel, vice-president of crop production and innovation with the Canola Council of Canada. Why it matters: Winter canola is being promoted

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