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Manitoba land increased by five per cent in 2017, and 8.1 per cent in 2016.

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Prairie farmland values increase in 2018

Lower-valued land sees an increase in demand, indicating land purchases based on proximity

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Farmland values across Canada increased by an average of 6.6 per cent in 2018, according to a recently published report by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Average farmland values increased across all Prairie provinces. Saskatchewan and Alberta saw the highest average increase, both at 7.4 per cent, while Manitoba was below the national average at 3.7
A farmer checking out his canola crop.
Crops, Local news, Other

Tips for when crop profits appear elusive

Assess in-crop spending relative to the crop that is coming

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Profits are going to be a challenge for canola if current prices persist. They are depressed in part because China, Canada’s largest canola seed market, isn’t buying. But most other crops aren’t looking much better. To improve profitability farmers can cut costs and/or increase production, says Manitoba Agriculture farm management specialist Roy Arnott. Both are
Manitoba’s beekeepers say they saw less winterkill this year, despite frigid temperatures.
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Beekeepers dodge winter loss woes

Initial reports hint at good winter survival for Manitoba’s bees

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Manitoba’s frigid start to 2019 did little to phase the honey industry. The Manitoba Beekeepers Association says most of its members reported good winter survival rates, with the exception of some parts of the Interlake. Why it matters: Manitoba’s honey sector took a hit on winter survival last year, but this year’s numbers look more
Black-legged ticks (or deer ticks) can range from the size of a poppy seed as a nymph, to a sesame seed as an adult.
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Farmers at high risk for tick exposure

Spring brings the return of these creepy crawlies — and the risk of Lyme disease infection

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Farmers need to be aware of the risks associated with tick bites and be prepared to protect their own health this spring. That’s according to Kateryn Rochon, an entomologist and associate professor at the University of Manitoba, who says the province’s farm population is a high-risk group. “By virtue of your job, you are exposed
The political tensions between China and Canada are increasing day by day, and Canadian canola producers want the federal government to make their move.
News, Oilseeds

Restoring canola exports to China ‘chess, not checkers’

Canadian captives complicate things, nevertheless, some farmers have lost patience and confidence in Ottawa

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Some Canadian farmers, no closer to knowing when they’ll regain access to their biggest canola customer, are going from feelings of uncertainty and anxiety to anger and frustration. “We demand action,” Ian Steppler, who farms near Deerwood, Man., wrote on Facebook last week. The federal government and grain industry are committed to restoring Canadian canola
Cash advance changes to help canola farmers’ cash flow
News, Oilseeds

Cash advance changes to help canola farmers’ cash flow

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A host of changes to the cash advance program are aimed at addressing market loss for canola producers, but some frustrated farmers say it’s just a band-aid, not a solution. For 2019 the maximum cash advance — loans issued to farmers against growing or stored crops and livestock — will be $1 million instead of
The working group created to restore canola seed exports to China and find other markets is discussing establishing a trade office in Asia.
News, Oilseeds

Canola trade missions start in Japan, Korea in June

Canada is also trying to save the WTO, which enforces rules-based trade

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China’s Canadian canola seed boycott demonstrates Canada is too dependent on one country. That’s why Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr, along with Canada’s canola industry, is kicking off a canola trade mission in Japan and South Korea in June. “We will be working closely with the sector to identify other opportunities for trade missions in
Kochia seedlings.
Crops, News

Weeds develop defences

Kochia gets hairy and lamb’s quarters get waxy under harsh conditions

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Kochia was emerging in Manitoba fields last week and most of it is presumed resistant to Group 2 herbicides, says Manitoba Agriculture weed specialist Tammy Jones. Many could also be glyphosate tolerant, but it’s hard to know to what extent, she said in an interview April 24. “I know that it is distributed fairly thoroughly
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Mound Wildlife Association recognized for efforts

The revitalized group received the PVCD 2019 conservation award

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A revitalized wildlife group is the recipient of the 2019 Pembina Valley Conservation District conservation award. The Mound Wildlife Association (MWA) ceased operation in 2000 after a 15-year run but was revived in 2015, with an emphasis on youth involvement. An inaugural free Kids Fishing Derby in 2015 attracted 24 participants to Goudney Reservoir for

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