Ice crystals and snow whipped up by winter winds catch the sun near Russell, Man.

Mythbusting the folklore of winter forecasts

Can Manitoba’s fall really predict future winter weather? From early leaf drop to when the birds leave, there are plenty of old sayings, but how much fact is there behind the folklore?

Can Manitoba’s fall really predict future winter weather? From early leaf drop to when the birds leave, there are plenty of old sayings, but how much fact is there behind the folklore?








A Lexicon combine harvests crop near Altamont in 2020. PHOTO: ALEXIS STOCKFORD

Manitoba farm profits under pressure

Manitoba farmers are facing down a double hit of high input costs, like fertilizer, and low grain prices as they harvest their next crop

Manitoba farmers are facing down a double hit of high input costs, like fertilizer, and low grain prices as they harvest their next crop.




Photo: Igor Golovniov / SOPA Images via Reuters Connect

Agrichemicals firm Corteva explores splitting seed and pesticide units, WSJ reports

U.S. agrichemicals company Corteva is exploring a breakup that would separate its seed and pesticide businesses into two separate companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Separating its crop-seed unit from its pesticide business could help shield its seeds from any potential future liabilities associated with its pest


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