The University of Manitoba put the spotlight on its in-progress agricultural research, including the concept of a nurse crop against flea beetles, corn weed control and high-protein canola fertilizer.
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VIDEO: Yield-eating weeds and pest insects tackled at field day
The University of Manitoba put the spotlight on its in-progress crop research, including the concept of a nurse crop against flea beetles, corn weed control and high-protein canola fertilizer
Manitoba soybean growers battle spider mites
Two-spotted spider mites have been top of Manitoba’s soybean insect pest problems in patches of the province, but at least there are fewer grasshoppers than expected
Two-spotted spider mites have been top of Manitoba’s soybean insect pest problems, but at least 2025 has seen fewer grasshoppers than expected.
Canola weathering Chinese tariff storm better than expected
Canadian farmers have taken a price hit on their canola, but the futures market showed some bounce back the week ending Aug. 21
Canadian farmers took a price hit after China announced tariffs on canola seed, but canola futures the week ending Aug. 21 showed some bounce back.
Weather school: Reasons for big rainfall on the Prairies
Heavy, severe rain needs a couple of conditions before farms in Western Canada get soaked
Heavy, severe rain events need a couple of conditions before farms in Western Canada get soaked: Moisture in the atmosphere is just one of them.
Alberta Crop Report: Two sides of the same weather coin
Opposite weather delays harvest operations
Wet weather in the northern half of Alberta and dry weather in the south delayed harvest across the province during the week ended Aug. 19, 2025.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to feature agtech, international presence
Show Director Rob O’Connor offers highlights on what visitors can expect
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 opens in September. Show director Rob O’Connnor explains what’s new and what’s returning.
China says ‘rampant’ U.S. protectionism threatens agricultural ties
U.S. protectionism is undermining agricultural cooperation with China, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said, warning that farmers should not bear the price of the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Grazing cattle in a drought year
Manitoba beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather another drought year in the Interlake
It’s been another drought year in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2025. This beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather dry conditions and keep his farm resilient.
Manitoba’s trout fishing jewels
Want trout fishing in Manitoba? Look to the west: stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers
Want a trout fishing spot in Manitoba? Stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers
Drought, farms and The Beaver Manifesto
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers