Looking for something to do just outside of Winnipeg? Oak Hammock Marsh has a revamped discovery centre this summer, along with the paths, wetlands and wildlife watching that visitors have come to expect and love.
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Summer visits impress at new and improved Oak Hammock Marsh
Looking for something to do during Manitoba’s precious summer days? Oak Hammock Marsh has a revamped discovery centre, along with the paths, wetlands and wildlife watching that visitors have come to expect and love.
Soil health survey offers a glimpse at Prairie producers’ soil priorities
Farmer-facing approach differentiates soil network, says project lead
Early results from a ground breaking soil health survey shows that farmers don’t think there’s any one-size-fits-all solution to soil health questions in Western Canada.
Manitoba Parkland research station grapples with dry year
Drought conditions force researchers to pull the plug on some projects at the Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation
Researchers at the Parkland Crop Diversification Centre have had to pull the plug on some trials this season because of drought conditions.
Researchers’ enthusiasm for 3D-printed meat and other sci-fi proteins gives reporter ‘the ick’
Just because science allows us to do something, that doesn’t always mean we should
Geralyn Wichers on her impressions from a recent event that looked at 3D printed meats.
Manitoba gets first hand look at ‘trace in-trace out’ protocols in TB investigation
Getting a visit doesn’t necessarily mean hot water, but there’s still risk if TB is found
Manitoba livestock producers are watching the trace in trace out protocol in action following a positive test for bovine tuberculosis at dairy operation.
PAMI celebrates its fiftieth year, prepares for the future
Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute eyes the digital era while celebrating its past
The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute is celebrating its 50th year.
Heartland Livestock Services closes Brandon auction mart
Heartland Livestock Services announced the closure July 25; the Brandon auction mart has been a historic standby for Manitoba beef producers selling their cattle
Heartland Livestock Services announced the closure July 25. The Brandon auction mart has been a historic standby for Manitoba beef producers selling their cattle.
Drought stress grips some Manitoba farms despite scattered rain
Manitoba farmers face uneven crop conditions as scattered rains fail to ffset widespread drought in parts of the province
Manitoba farmers say dry conditions and uneven rainfalls have left a patchwork of crops this season, with some fairing well and others suffering.
Rene Van Acker appointed University of Guelph’s 10th president
Noted academic got his start at the University of Manitoba’s agriculture faculty
The University of Guelph’s board of governors unanimously approved the appointment of world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker, as its 10th president and vice-chancellor beginning July 2, 2025.
Bayer adds $1.9 billion to Roundup litigation reserves, raises 2025 sales forecast
Bayer said on Thursday it had set aside an additional 1.2 billion euros (C$1.9 billion) in provisions to address ongoing litigation in the United States over weed killer Roundup.