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(L-R) Fair co-chair Wayne Buhr and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson present first and second place in this year’s Royal Manitoba Winter Fair pork quality competition to members of Shady Lane Hutterite Colony.
Hogs, News

Shady Lane Colony wins at pork competition

Pork producers once again vie at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

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Shady Lane Colony of Treherne come out with bragging rights after this year’s pork producer head-to-head competition at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. The fair’s annual pork quality contest saw the colony walk away with a rare double win, having put forward both the best and second-best carcasses. “It’s hard to believe. The competition is
The names behind Green Beach Farm and Food have some notes on taking the plunge into a new farm-management philosophy.
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Embracing change on the family farm, and sticking with it

Jumping into the deep end of adaptive pasture management required a lot of nerve

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As a neophile, Zach Koscielny considers himself lucky. He always likes to try new things and he’s been given the space to do so on the family farm. He’s heard stories of younger generations running into conflicts with their elders about trying new things. “As long as I could show them some research or show
A greater focus on soil health and boosting yields is driving more interest in biologicals.
Crops, News

Biologicals look to solve pressing issues in agriculture

Greater investment pushes toward biological solutions

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When it comes to technology, potential often outweighs practical, at least until an opportunity is created for the latter. At the Ontario Agriculture Conference earlier this year, a presentation on the promise of biologicals acknowledged their potential, but called for continued verification. Although there are many products on the horizon, further research is needed to confirm their benefits.
Harley and Brooklyn Siemens with their children, (left to right) Beckett, TaNielle and Sawyer.
Farmit Manitoba, News

A showcase in successful farm succession

Faces of Ag: Rosenort egg farmers earn Manitoba’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ award

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[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
Canada is behind on methods to use water efficiently as there is little regulatory incentive to economize.
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Change in water culture necessary, experts say

Water shortages can cause tension between farmers, governments and other competing needs

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An abundance of water has made Canadians “water hogs” and cultural change will be needed if citizens are to become more efficient in a warmer, dryer climate, experts say. “Canada has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to sources of fresh water, and water is provided at a very low cost to households and
“I would like to be clear; there is no mandatory reduction in fertilizer use on Canadian farms.” – Marie-Claude Bibeau, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister.
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Concerns remain on nitrogen emissions targets 

AAFC report polled farmers, industry for thoughts on fertilizer emissions goals

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A new Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada report shows farmers remain concerned about federal emissions reduction targets on fertilizer and whether those targets remain voluntary. The “What We Heard” Report, released March 22, is the result of consultations between AAFC and the agricultural sector to gather feedback on how best to support farmers and producers to
Data drawn from www.macrotrends.net shows peaks in the grain price index, and their corresponding valleys, since 1970.
Markets, News

What goes up…

Barring a sudden market shock, the grain market looks like it is losing steam

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Markets are an assembly of moving parts and, in this environment, inflation is a major component. If you can get the inflation versus deflation trade right, it will go a long way toward understanding how all markets could move. The commodity and consumer price inflation of the past few years started in 2020, with COVID-19
ACC student Carter Baranyk is putting the bison sector in the spotlight.
Livestock, News

ACC project to spread the word on bison

The final products will highlight the ruminants’ ecological role, history and production in Manitoba

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Carter Baranyk has always been fascinated by bison, so when the time came to choose a capstone project for his land and water management diploma at Assiniboine Community College, he knew his topic. “I thought they were really cool animals,” he said, recalling childhood trips to the Manitoba Museum (formerly the Manitoba Museum of Man
Birds of prey get a moment in the spotlight in the Keystone Centre’s main arena, slated for upgrades, during the 2023 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.
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Millions announced for Keystone Centre revamp

Funds for the venue are part of larger agreement between Brandon and the province

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One of Manitoba’s premier agricultural venues is getting funds for a major facelift. On March 30, the province announced almost $11 million in funding for Brandon’s Keystone Centre over the next several years.  The facility hosts Ag Days, three Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba fairs, Manitoba Potato Production Days and other major ag events. Why it

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