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Soil carbon is an imporant thing to track, both emissions and sequestration. Bryan Prystupa, of Farm Credit Canada, spoke about a new tool that aims to give farmers insight into carbon on their farms.
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New tool for carbon footprint tracking unveiled at Manitoba AgDays
FCC says the tool is a ‘non-judgemental’ way of getting a snap shot of soil carbon including sequestration
Manitoba entrepreneurs aim to connect consumers and local food at 2025 Manitoba Ag Days
An e-butchery and flour miller were featured on the Produced on the Prairies panel at Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 22.
A panel of entrepreneurs spoke at Manitoba Ag Days about building businesses in rural Manitoba.
Manitoba farmers wary of tariffs at Manitoba Ag Days
Most hope for resolution to situation before it gets out of hand
Manitoba Co-operator staff spoke to several Manitoba farmers about their views on threatened U.S. tariffs. As the single largest destination for Canadian agricultural products, U.S. policy matters to Canadian farmers. When or if the tariffs land remains an open question, with February 1 the latest proposed start date.
Manitoba Ag Days: ‘Political manipulations’ hold back canola – analyst
If global politics, tariffs and uncertainty were magically removed from the market, canola prices in Canada would likely be $1.50 per bushel higher, says a veteran markets analyst.
Analysts believe American tariffs are inevitable
Cattle producers less vulnerable for now than feeders, hog producers analysts say
Canada’s livestock sectors have been anxious about the prospect of tariffs since Donald Trump won the American election in November. Dennis Laycraft, executive vice-president at the Canadian Cattle Association, said without knowing exactly what is coming, the organization could analyze the threatened tariffs only so much.
Trump’s USDA secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies
President Donald Trump's pick to run the Agriculture Department, Brooke Rollins, led an organization that opposed ethanol mandates and farm subsidies, major programs she could influence if confirmed, according to a Reuters review of the group's policy statements.
ADM declares force majeure along US Gulf terminals, Bloomberg News reports
Global grains trader ADM has halted loading of grain vessels and declared a force majeure at U.S. Gulf terminals as the region faces a severe winter storm, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Fifteen winners named in Manitoba Ag Days’ Innovation Showcase
Strong field resulted in an additional runner up for the 2025 show
At the 2025 Manitoba Ag Days 15 exhibitors were given awards in the annual innovation showcase.
Brazil’s beef companies breathing easy over prospect of new Trump tariffs
Brazilian beef companies do not expect to be hurt by potential new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration because of low inventories of cattle in the U.S. and a sizable tariff that already exists on these exports.
VIDEO: Manitoba Ag Days pulls in large audience
General Manager Kristen Phillips says crowds have been as strong as ever midway through the event
Ag Days organizers say they’ve seen good crowds and plenty of interest during the first half of the event. The Manitoba Co-operator caught up with Kristen Phillips, the event’s general manager, to talk about crowds, the innovation awards and the packed speaker’s panel. She said organizers are happy with the way the event’s gone so