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KAP joins working group on highway debris following motorcycle accident and lawsuit against Manitoba dairy farm.
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KAP joins highway debris working group
Cargill Calgary strike hits holding pattern
Strike vote ballots sealed pending labour board meeting: union
The chance of a possible strike at Cargill’s Case Ready Plant in Calgary is looming large, but it’s not yet clear if workers are headed to the picket lines.
US to research possible respiratory spread of bird flu in cows
U.S. federal and state agencies are planning research into potential respiratory spread of bird flu among dairy cattle, according to a Reuters interview with Michigan state agriculture and public health officials.
Recent rains a double-edged sword for crops
Drought fears laid to rest, but delayed seeing raises concerns
The massive low-pressure system that sat over Manitoba May 24 brought precipitation that helped soil moisture and complicated seeding operations. The storm drenched fields in central and eastern Manitoba, while western Manitoba was temporarily catapulted back to winter. Why it matters: Low snow pack over the winter had producers worried about whether Manitoba was in
Farms have room to grow on employee compensation
Some farms struggle to compete on wages, but perks like health insurance, work-life balance may be equally important
Agriculture has room to improve on compensating their employees, both in terms of pay and in benefits like sick days.
Russia declares federal state of emergency in 10 agricultural regions
Russia said on Friday it was declaring a federal emergency in 10 regions because of damage to crops resulting from frosts in May.
Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee
Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat
Senate scrutiny has begun on Bill C-275, the private member's bill to amend the Health of Animals Act, which would increase fines for those who unlawfully enter livestock barns and processing facilities.
Strong Thunder Bay grain movement through May
The Port of Thunder Bay continues to see strong grain movement during the 2024 shipping season, with 923,700 tonnes moved in May, according to a report. That marked the second highest monthly grain total of the past two years and compares with 899,100 tonnes in May 2023.
Bee U pilot an urban outreach for honey sector
Project bridges urban-rural gap, aids pollinator conservation
Brandon University’s Bee U urban beekeeping project is meant as a model for sustainable agriculture and a way to educateurban residents about the honey sector and the role of pollinators.
Farm issues in spotlight at Manitoba Honey Bee Day
Inaugural event aims to raise public awareness of issues facing beekeepers
First Manitoba Honey Bee Day spotlights province’s honey sector to the public.